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.
Amber – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
I think this was a great course. I would definitely like to try literature circles in the future and some of the non-standard problem solving now since I am currently teaching math.
Lori – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided multiple instructional strategies that required HOT skills of TAG students with very little prep from the classroom teacher. I will use them!
Dakota – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Very effective for me.
Kerry – ORANGE CITY (verified owner) –
This course gave me lots of ideas and suggestions to use with my students.
Matthew – CIRCLEVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Quick, concise, and good ideas to take and implement in my classroom
Jennifer – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
The ideas shared are a great way to engage students.
Cynthia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was good in allowing students to be more creative in their thinking.
Jesus – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
enjoyed literature circles.
Mayra – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
good
Jeanne – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
I appreciated all the resources to use in my classroom!