Description
What makes a gifted person happy? Dr. Sayler presents a lifespan model of happiness and thriving for gifted individuals. The session explores the personal and external influences related to talent development and thriving at home, in school, career success, personal well-being, life-satisfaction, and personal happiness.
In this course, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of another definition of G/T “gifted and thriving”
- Learn the key elements that allow gifted youth to thrive as they mature
- Understand the internal and external catalysts for growth
- Become more aware of the influential roles that parents and mentors have in the development of a gifted youth’s ability to be happy and thriving
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Dr. Michael Sayler is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research in the College of Education at the University of North Texas. He has been a teacher and professor in a variety of public schools and universities for over 30 years and taught some of the first online gifted education graduate courses. Dr. Sayler studies the components of what it takes for lifelong thriving in gifted individuals from early childhood through old age.
Lindsey – Springfield City School District (verified owner) –
Very long, could be condensed
Susan – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this. Very well rounded.
Shelly – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Terrie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The courses are long, the quiz are random questions from the course. I take notes, but it is difficult. The information is very good and helpful when trying to learn how to better serve our gifted and talented students.
Mariana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful and it gave me another view on intelligence.
Pura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit confusing at times
Madeline – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting concepts. Parents should be required to take trainings like this so they can understand their role in their child’s life.
Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Cristina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it!
Elizabeth – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I love that this focused on the WHOLE child and their long term life goals.