Gifted and Thriving – A Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Gifted and Talented

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Presenter: Dr. Michael Sayler, University of North Texas
Core Area: Nature & Needs, Social & Emotional
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Have you ever wondered about that one gifted student who showed so much promise, yet somehow struggled to find success in life? Talent alone is not enough.

In this course, Dr. Sayler invites us to turn our classrooms into an environment where students can flourish. You’ll explore how to develop talents, character, and integrity in your students, all of which are invaluable for training gifted students to thrive in life.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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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. 

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392 reviews for Gifted and Thriving – A Deeper Understanding of the Meaning of Gifted and Talented

  1. Juan – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –

    It had a lot of good information.

  2. Jaclyn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I found this course to be thought-provoking and interesting. I will apply the understandings I gained to my teaching.

  3. Lauren – FT HANCOCK ISD (verified owner) –

    Good

  4. Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    This course gave some insight to me on talent development and how it pertains to gifted students. It also reflected on what things are necessary to provide to gifted students so that they my grow to be thriving and happy adults.

  5. Breann – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    The course was to be expected. A lot of information.

  6. Anne – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –

    This is one of the finest presentations I seen on the need to foster a three-dimensional sense of self in gifted and “thriving” students and Individuals.

  7. Fernando – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    It was great

  8. Kristine – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    This was an excellent course. It covered concepts that are not typically covered and I learned a lot.

  9. Keith – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    Good speaker with good ideas presented

  10. Samantha – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    After taking this course, I feel more informed of the qualities to look for when teaching GT students not only at school but at home as well.

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