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.
Lorena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Agar – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I like learning about literature circles
Itzel – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I’m not a big fan of online course in general.
Myra – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
It was very beneficial to learn ways to challenge gifted students.
Michael – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Great. I love the summary part for gifted kids.
Dennise – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Kelly – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Good to know how to better assist a gifted student.
Nora – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This has given me other avenues to use other than the traditional teaching methods
Joel – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was great
Tiffany – Fort Frye Local (verified owner) –
Has great book suggestions for both novel studies and critical math problems.