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.
Luis – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course help you to challenge your GT students using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Peter – TEAYS VALLEY LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really liked this course. The speakers seemed relatable and I can definitely apply the material to my classroom. I’ve often wondered about how to push my students forward, especially when we’re reading a novel. Now, I wonder no longer. The Bloom’s Taxonomy section really forced me to think about what I ask and why I ask it.
Jodi – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Great information, but could be a little shorter.
Casey – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. The topics fit surprisingly into my classroom.
Robin – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful, but not geared towards my grade level- first.
Stacey – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Mary – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Half the course focuses on reading and the other half focuses on math. If you don’t teach both subjects, some information may not apply.
Vickie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great background knowledge given along with project based learning.
Lorie – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Meghan – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
This course had a lot of great information, engaging presenters, and a lot of activities that can immediately be implemented in the classroom.