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.
Aurora – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Discussed the importance of character development in GT students to lead them to thrive as adults. Also reflecting and where you want them to go in the future and help them get there.
Anh – COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Ross – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting.
Abigail – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was delivered well and concise.
Veronica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Omari – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course is important as it encourages educators to think of gifted students and the affect hey may have on them ( through their teaching) into adulthood.
Nate – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative and gives good information on how to support gifted and talented students in my classroom
Fuad – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Heather – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Johanna – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
LOVED IT