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.
Jami – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
It was very interesting to see the different types of gifted.
Cynthia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was great!!!
Terry – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Very accurate.
Marco – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful when identifying gifted children.
Kimberly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was thorough in giving examples and traits of giftedness.
Heidi – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I feel many people misjudge what “gifted” looks like in young children. This is a very good start in what to be on the lookout for.
Samuel – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was engaging!
Robin – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This is a very reflective course on the identification of Gifted students. If you are interested in how to approach the beautiful minds of the Gifted, this course is for you.
Horatio – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Maureen – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course.