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.
Magda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative… straight to the point. I especially loved the literature circles part. Will definitely incorporate in my classroom.
Francisco – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great info, very relevant
yvonne – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative and provided great ideas that I can use with my students.
Candice – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very relatable!
Arielle – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Great Training !
vilma – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Information was clear and was able to follow most of the video.
Fabiola – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides an understanding how to select and use the activities based on the Blooms Taxonomy.
Nannette – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas
Jessica – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
This was helpful for learning how to get students to think deeper.
Patty – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
excellent