Description
In this course, participants will use children’s literature to help primary learners:
- Engage in creative thinking, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Better understand acceptance and individuality
- Practice problem-solving
- Develop visual and spatial thinking skills
Presenter Bio
Ashleigh Murphey is a Gifted and Talented teacher in Katy ISD at Rylander Elementary. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and Gifted & Talented education from Baylor University. Then she continued her education at Vanderbilt-Peabody University where she earned a Masters of Education specializing in Gifted & Talented education. Murphey started her teaching career in Australia for two years and then moved to Vietnam for one year. Since her international school experience, she has been teaching in Katy ISD for five years
Nancy Bryant is a graduate of the University of Houston and has been teaching in gifted education for over 20 years. Her experience includes AP/GT English for 11th and 12th grades, 9th grade Pre-AP/GT English, and Challenge (Gifted Pull-Out program) for grades K-5. Bryant currently holds teaching certifications in English/Language Arts, Elementary EC-4, and the TEA Gifted and Talented endorsement. She loves working with students of all ages, and it is her goal to always challenge them to reach their full potential, both socially and academically.
Becky – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the ideas of how to use the different books for creativity, self actualization, and visualization. It’s given me a better idea how to take some of the historical fiction and do that.
Irene – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
Course was Awesome really enjoyed it.
Carisa – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the read alouds that were shared in this video!
Esther – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course provided wonderful examples we can utilize in our classrooms.
Marina – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this course! I got good ideas from it.
Richard – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
though geared for the elementary school setting, i do believe that this could facilitate higher order thinking skills and creative thinkers in the middle/high school student learners.
Evangelina – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I really liked this course because it presents a lot of books teacher can use to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
Sandra – SAN DIEGO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for extended book activities with students!
Nicole – ANTHONY ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the books that they used. Gave me great conversation starters.
Lori – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
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