Description
It is impossible to serve the needs of gifted children without first identifying them. Unfortunately, many students aren’t identified until too late in their educational journey. In this 1-hour course, Debra Troxclair, Ph.D. defines what giftedness actually is and presents the reasons why it is important to identify gifted students as early as possible.
In this course you will learn:
- Different types of gifted students
- Traits of giftedness that are often mistaken for misbehavior
- How to identify young children with advanced abilities
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 5.5.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Debra Troxclair, Associate Professor in the Teacher Education Department at Lamar University, received her doctoral degree in Special Education (Emphasis in Gifted Education) from the University of Southern Mississippi and has over 20 years of teaching experience in both elementary and university classroom settings. She is a member of several professional associations focusing on giftedness. Dr. Troxclair is currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee and the University Networking Committee of the National Association for Gifted Children. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children-TAG Division.
Jesus – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
easy to understand
Leticia – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative and I would recommend it to my coworkers
Jennifer – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I think knowing the 6 types of Gifted Students is helpful for teachers.
Cynthia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I found that this course was very interesting in understanding children and their abilities.
Mayra – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
good
Rosa – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Mary – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Good to know the different types of Giftedness and how to assist their Educational and Emotional needs.
Ana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think she is on point with the course.
Katherine – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this information. Thank you!
Jc – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
good