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.
Cynthia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is excellent for teachers of gifted and talented students because it gives you ways to develop/grow their abilities, challenge them, and encourage their interests and learning.
Farzana – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
good
Stephanie – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the list of books so I can get some resources to use in my classroom.
Sylvia – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Excellent information
Katie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Explanations were a little bulky.
Hugo – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
Great
Audra – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Loved all of the resources shown
Marissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great
MUSTAFA – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
That was great course. Thanks
Grace – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided activities and strategies on how to help students become more analytical thinkers and helped become problem solvers.