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.
Shelby – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Monica – HERITAGE ACADEMY (verified owner) –
This was a really thought out presentation. I really enjoyed it and liked the activities to get the students thinking deeper.
Alaina – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
Provided great ideas to use in the classroom.
Amber – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful tips for enriching the learning of gifted students in the classroom.
Miguel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
The presenters offered some valuable activities to help students develop critical thinking skills.
Chris – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Veronica – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
very good information
Lori – LUFKIN ISD (verified owner) –
This was so interesting. The pace was swift enough to hold my interest and the content was relevant and fresh.
Shantel – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
There are several ideas and tools presented to teach TAG students effectively. I especially liked the idea of not teaching the same concepts at the same time as their general class so as to keep their minds nimble.
Steven – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided helpful strategies.