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..
Rosa – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very Helpful
Crystal – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
very complicated course
Melissa – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information.
Gloria – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Verbally effective but the slide show does not provide exactly what the speaker is explaining. I am more visual.
Perri Amy – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
The Quiz was ridiculous! I have taken several courses and have not missed a single one, the reflective question #4 should not be on there.
Rosalinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Kristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Yes
Sonia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Cristina – RIVIERA ISD (verified owner) –
Good, shows different, not “norm” way of looking at finding gifted students
Maricela – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Hard to follow