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..
Melissa – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
This class was OK. Some of it seemed to be opinion based than factual. I also wished all of the important facts were better stated on the slides.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Missy – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Very technical
Crystal – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a VERY analytical training.
Amanda – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great info – thanks!
Brooklyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Challenging course.
Amy – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative!
Meridee – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of info
Mark – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
great course
Sarah – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
informational