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.
Altheea – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting!
Emily – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course gives great examples and resources to use in the classroom for gifted students.
Shelly – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas especially with literature circles
Jennifer – HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
The first 2/3 is good for language art teachers. The last 1/3 is good for math teachers.
Melinda – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the many examples that are easily applicable to my classroom.
Darla – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I gain a lot of information on GT and how to change things up yet in a way that is easy and very engaging.
Jonathan – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great understanding of Gifted and Talented students
April – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Good pacing, with good information
Deena – VICTORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great specific lessons I can use.
Rosana – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative! I got a lot of ideas on different books that I can use in the classroom that will help my students think critically.