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.
San Juana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I feel course is good, it reminded me of what a TAG student needs.
Lucila – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
interesting, but a little fast paced
ROMUALDO – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting
Iliana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed all the scenarios provided
Mary – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
good info
Leticia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Garie – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Lots of sharing and great ideas, not necessarily many strategies.
Zeneth – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was great. I teach kinder and we do think aloud to teach students how to ask questions about the reading. I love how they kept saying do not be afraid to challenge with high order thinking questions. I will definitely apply that to my little ones.
LINDA – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course was organized very well. I enjoyed it!!!
Frances – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting