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.
Jennie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Adolfo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Gives insight of what students are exposed to mentally
Norma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This training is very informative.
Jean – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very interesting…it gave me a lot of insight into my own development as a student learner.
Jeanette – SINTON ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course
Kristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Margarita – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
The course is enlightening for all who are parents and educators. It is for helping gifted students thrive, but helpful for all students.
Jacqueline – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful in explaining in detail what a teacher, parent, or mentor should be developing in gifted individuals.
Vickie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Reflective and insightful–the connection between thriving and character is the missing piece! Thank you!
Michael – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Course was great!