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.
Maria G – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked how the presenter extended Literature Circles as a fun but very creative activity for students.
Blanca – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
great courses!
Norma – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great learning about how to challenge TAG students. I learned so much about Literature circles and the importance of open ended questions.
Shelli – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
Good practical applications that can be implemented relatively quickly.
Tara – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the ideas to do with lit circles and book studies!
Allison – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great
Jo Lynn – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting content and creative ways to engage TAG students.
Carol – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative presentation
Heather – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
The literature circle ideas and depth and complexity ideas are tangible for the classroom and helpful.
Holli – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting