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.
Karen – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Great ideas and book resources.
Chris – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Not super helpful for secondary teachers
Rosa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
A whole lot of information, but very useful to the classroom.
Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Susana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting ideas to challenge TAG students
Erin – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
I really liked this course. The information presented was clear, concise, and provided excellent strategies to use in the classroom.
Veronica – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a very good presentation, however, presenters were talking so fast, that I struggle to remember all the information.
Kristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
good
Monica – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It gives you a lot of ideas about what to do to differentiate in your classroom and turn your students into critical thinkers.
Sara – Pilot (verified owner) –
This course was brief and to the point. It included valuable information about gifted students.