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.
Amanda – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY (verified owner) –
this was a very detailed and informative course that made me question myself several times. I questioned myself for the best
Jenny – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course
Ermelinda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting information.
JUANITA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great course on the types of traits.
Brooke – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful.
Adriana – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very Interesting!
Priscilla – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is very informative and defines giftedness in a way that makes it easily understood
yanet – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
they will appreciate the content
Scott – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Yes