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.
Daniel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that it was well set up to help teachers by being direct and to the point.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very good information.
Linda L – MARIETTA CITY (verified owner) –
Fast paced and informative.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very information on how to use a literature circle effectively in a classroom.
Raymundo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Myrtha – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Goo course
Estella – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
It gaves great ideas that teacher can use to make students think.
Reynaldo – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
good
Norma – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Course was valuable. Gave ideas on activities for our TAG students.
Sharon – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative on literature circle ideas.