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.
Kristin – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful to provide specific and relevant strategies for gifted students in a classroom setting.
Meghan – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –
very informative
Michelle – CLYDE-GREEN SPRINGS EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
I like the ideas given that can be applied immediately.
Andra – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great course I learned valuable information that I can use in the classroom.
Sarah – UPPER ARLINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
This was great! Super informative and I’m walking away with tips that I can use tomorrow
Christopher – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Thorough overview of ways to approach gifted teaching in order to develop deep and creative thinking skills in students.
Jennifer – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
great information
Azucena – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This is a very good information. Thank you.
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I love how the course was able to give real world examples that have taken in actual classrooms.
Jaqueline – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great information but felt very long. Could have been condensed or offered as separate courses.