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.
Bernadette – WASHINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I think this course makes a nice introductory course for educators first learning about gifted learners. I wish I had taken this course before any others so I understood giftedness at early stages.
Cynthia – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great descriptions to consider when teaching!
Edith – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course because it helps you identify , understand, and appreciate a gifted child.
Andrew – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course for identifying gifted and talented students in the lower grades.
Kathleen – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Helps you learn how important it is to recognize the characteristics of gifted children and help them grow into the Autonomous gifted child.
Michael – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course! Very Informative.
Abigail – Zanesville City Schools (verified owner) –
Great review!
Tony – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
Julie Emmons – TROTWOOD-MADISON CITY (verified owner) –
Excellent refresher course.
Jody – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Interesting stance on giftedness. Informative.