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.
Edward – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Rosa – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I found it to be informational but there was not a pause to process the information.
Mallory – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Norma – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this one!
Jennifer – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Perfect for busy lifestyle.
Gloria – RUNGE ISD (verified owner) –
good
Tamara – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Overall, strong information. Helpful to see other participants answers. Sometimes, it’s nice to see the presenter in action, such as on video.
Deidra – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
Provides some relevant information for educators of gifted.
Maria – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives a lot of information that teachers can use when dealing with gifted students that are challenging their intelligence.
Monica – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Good reminder of types of GTAT students