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.
Maricela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Joel – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
good
Amy – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great course
Malissa – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Frank – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Although this was not for my subject area it was very informative well presented.
William – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
its good
Amanda – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Chester – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Very good.
Tami – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) –
it had a lot of good info on reading circles and some info on Math
Maricela – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information