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..
Geraldine – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Kristina – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative….lots of technical information but very helpful if you are a coordinator for your district or school area.
Clarissa – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
This was very interesting. I did not know the criteria it took for a student to test into GT.
Diane – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Knowing how the tests are developed and their history gives me important information.
Carmen – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It’s difficult. A lot of minute information.
Patricia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course if you are a test administrator.
Gilbert C – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The information is interesting and important, but this couldn’t be any more boring.
Patricia – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I thought this was very confusing and I needed more time to understand the testing coordination
Maria – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Good information.
Gladsy – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
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