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.
Debbie – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for servicing TAG students.
Kyndall – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
It was good. Some of the sections were a little long, but good information I will be using in my classroom this year.
Laurie – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very knowledgeable and gave great ideas.
sharon – NORDONIA HILLS CITY (verified owner) –
Great course that focuses on Literature Circles.
Arian – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course, especially the section about non-standard problem solving. This is terrific for teachers that take the same PD’s yearly and are ready for more in depth studies to push scholars to that next level.
Kimetra – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I was fine. It gave me a better perspective on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
John – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Really only for elementary teachers.
Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
it was good
Anna – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent presentation.
John – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course and the actual examples of how to create higher level thinking with activities with GT students.