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.
Ernesto – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very Informative about what strategies you can use with the Bloom Taxonomy.
Sylvia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presentation
Angelica – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
No comment
Mikayla – RSU 22 (verified owner) –
I thought that this was a good look into helping TAG students in the classroom and gave me ideas about how I can incorporate these skills into their enrichment.
Loretta – TORNILLO ISD (verified owner) –
Great suggestions and easy to follow.
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course very much. It was engaging and shared practical ideas that I can easily apply in the classroom.
Albert – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Tony – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner) –
5 Stars
The presenters provided me with practical ways that I can meet the needs of each student in the classroom.
Anna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
it was very interesting. It had good ideas. Excellent module for teachers in grades 3-8.
Jody – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Good