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.
Amanda – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is applicable to a variety of grade levels. It gives many ideas on how to stimulate creative thinking without being restrictive.
Blanca – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
great course
Cecilia – TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD (verified owner) –
This is great for ELA.
Antoinett – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
this course gave useful strategies to use in both the ELA and math class for GT students
Romeo – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the some of the strategies.
Felix – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great way to learn how to teach Gifted learners.
Pat – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
it helps you understyand how t odevelop into a better educator for these students.
Tracey – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Pretty good info, gave some new ideas to look at using in my classes
Karen – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Great ideas for ELA teachers.
Kayla – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
good.