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.
Corinne – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
It’s helpful with different types of learners
jeanne – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I gain valuable knowledge
Kelley – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
While it was not really geared to the grade level I teach – it was very interesting and I got some great perspective on things.
Cambley – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great. It was full of information that is very applicable to the classroom. The information was presented in an organized manner,
Elia – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information
ERICA M – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Love the ideas for both reading and math. The book suggestions are very helpful.
Angel – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
I thought the information was valuable, but geared more for older children- maybe 4th grade and higher
Aimee – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and flowed nicely with many key points.
Judy – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I found it interesting.
Alisa – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
I like the format/ organization.