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 – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the examples from the teachers and results from their teaching.
Angela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Several interesting recommended books included which I think the students would enjoy. Good course!
Abby – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was helpful
Carlene – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I appreciated all of the activities that were shared. It truly allowed me to think beyond the book and to continue to develop into a facilitator of a class instead of a manager of the class.
Erika – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It gave great book suggestions to use for grades 3rd and higher.
Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent training.
Maria V. – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very Valuable information.
Jonathan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very specific to core subject areas but some good concepts.
Melanie – PIQUA CITY (verified owner) –
Great course. Helpful tipos for my language arts students.
Lisa – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was amazing. Thank you for the wonderful ideas to help with my TAG students.