Description
- The importance of pre-assessing students before accelerating them
- How to take a literature circle experience and make it meaningful
- The benefits of teaching Bloom’s Taxonomy in literature
- Ways in which depth and complexity can be developed in book studies
- The importance of “non-standard problem solving” for gifted students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Jennifer – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Succinct. Targets the essential points just like a 55 word summary. 🙂
Sherri – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about literature circles and how if you teach students how to deepen their questions, then it can truly be student-led or centered learning.
Vicki – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was good to have new ideas for literature circles and problem solving two essential parts of our learning.
Norma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Lynda – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course that gives ideas for differentiating that can be used in the classroom immediately.
Veronica – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Presenters could have decided on one topic each and gone into depth. Also, decide on one book or two books and really formulate questions or a project. Math needed more examples.
Stephanie – EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD (verified owner) –
The instructors share some great examples of activities that can be used within the classroom.
Gynna – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was quick and thorough.
Maci – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great instructions and ideas to help our TAG student population.
Karen – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to challenge GT students.