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. Karla – AUSTIN ISD (verified owner) –

    The information provided was very timely and well presented.

  2. Casita – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –

    It does provide insight into gifted and talented student’s needs.

  3. Rebecca – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    It was very informative and engaging.

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

    The course was interesting, conveying principles to guide instructors in helping gifted students to flourish.

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

    This training gave me some key elements to focus on in my classroom.

  6. Melissa – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course.

  7. Cassandra – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –

    Definitely geared more towards elementary but still informative for secondary teachers.

  8. Jose – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –

    I liked the perspective of viewing thriving as the level of happiness the student feels.

  9. Shawn – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –

    I thought that the course was informative and helped me identify outside factors that can affect students’ ability to thrive.

  10. Tricia – MARION CITY (verified owner) –

    Informative.

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