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).
Kathleen – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
very interesting points
Gregory – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
I think the methods discussed in this course dovetail nicely with our use of Springboard.
Kelly – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Although this was centered around an AP Lang course, I took many writing and reading techniques that I can use in the SS classroom.
Keith – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
What a wonderful AP teacher. Her expertise and knowledge are incredible.
Allison – DAYTON CITY (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Yaitzma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Overall, this provided me with strategies that I can easily implement in my classroom.
Anne – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
Outstanding program, especially for working with GT students at the AP level!
Michelle – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Laura – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I learned a lot from this session
Michelle – OLENTANGY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Love this! It’s always great to hear from other teachers in my area!!