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.
Piedad – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful! I loved the ideas they presented and I can’t wait to use them this coming year.
Jennifer – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
well paced course, easy to follow, great literature resources and activities
michelle – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas!
Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and useful not only with gt students but regular students
Pamela – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I love the tie in with authentic literature and how it could be used with all groups of students and allow for natural differentiation.
Sarah – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could attend this training for hours upon hours. Such a unique, well-planned, and engaging training!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is THE training that would prompt viewers to immediately utilized for all students.
Richard – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I got some ideas I would like to try by using literature to help students develop creativity.
Tracy – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course to take with doable examples and how to teach the strategies in the classroom.
Christine – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I love that this course focused on things I can use in my kindergarten class. I, however, would change the title of this course to include literature or mini lessons etc…
Rosalinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I loved it! I learned the many different strategies to look for in a book. I learned how to help students see different perspectives.