Description
Excellent writing skills are essential for long-term success. In this course, you will learn how develop writing skills in your G/T students by learning to craft an AP language class around a central theme and pull many examples of modern and historical speech writing, essays, non-fiction, and literature around it. You’ll be equipped on how to translate each piece into writing assignments or projects that will challenge your students and build these crucial skills.
You will learn how to:
- Create a central themes and tie-in multiple sub-themes
- Tap into a student’s passion
- Generate a classroom environment of active discussion and respectful debate
- Challenge students to expand their thinking and grow in nuance, sophistication and grow in nuance, sophistication, and depth
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Kathryn Pabst Schaeffer, Ed.D., is the Executive Director of Advanced Academic Services for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. She completed her Ed.D. at Dallas Baptist University, received a Master of Arts in Teaching from The University of Texas at Dallas and completed her Gifted and Talented Lifetime Endorsement from The University of North Texas. Ms. Pabst Schaeffer often presents on gifted curriculum as well as Advanced Placement (AP) College Board programming. She is also the chair of the Research Division of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT).
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Really good for advance classes and higher level education.
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative.
Amelia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course!
Jody – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
I was already familiar with many of these resources, but I appreciate the reminder.
Shannon – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
THis is focused solely on AP literature/English. It doesn’t do much for other AP teachers content/idea wise.
Matthew – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was alright , I felt many of the topics have already been covered.
Arnulfo – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Good solid strategies
Heather – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
well designed and no fluff
Michael – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was interesting from the beginning to the end and kept my attention.
Libby – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. Good ideas and things I will incorporate into my classroom.