Description
Dr. Lohman provides:
- Examples of exemplary practices
- The difference between identification and selection
- Distinctions between “gifted” and “talented”
- The elements of screening
- Common pitfalls illustrated using the CogAT Form 7 Screening Form
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. David Lohman is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at The University of Iowa. Prior to his career in academia, he worked as a chemist and as a teacher at the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind. Much of Dr. Lohman’s research focused on the general construct of academic intelligence – particularly its measurement and the use of ability profiles in adapting instruction to the needs of learners. He is the lead author of the Cognitive Abilities Test™ (CogAT®). He has been internationally recognized for his research on assessing cognitive abilities and helping teachers use this information to improve student learning..
Eduardo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It has a lot of information.
DAVID – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
good
Denise – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was a little confusing to me.
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The topic was difficult to be explain in 1 hr.
Juan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great job.
Jorden – ROPES ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas on testing procedures.
Analise – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
For a classroom teacher, this was not the most beneficial course. However, if you are involved in screening for GT students, this could be helpful even though it is a bit tedious.
Angela – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Since I’m a classroom teacher and not the one who administers the testing to prospective GT students, this wasn’t as helpful to me.
Krystal – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
this course was a challenge, very detailed and confusing info
Cheryl – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
Since we deal with STAAR amd MAP data, this was confusing