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.
Kaniesha – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This presentation was a great reminder of why early intervention is important.
Marilin – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Debra – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the information but it has more to do with early childhood and work with adolescence.
JUANITA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful in identifying the characteristics of GT .
Jonathan – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ways to help understand Gifted students
Kaci – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Schavonda – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the way she discussed the lenses in which we view gifted students.