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.
Amada – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas with new ways to use books.
Rachael – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this presentation. Great ideas.
Michele – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I felt it was a great review.
Joanna – BELTON ISD (verified owner) –
Love all the examples! I will have my school librarian order these books for sure.
Paula – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this is a good course. I learn different strategies to tech my students
Patricia – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and activities that I can use immediately in my classroom.
Jennifer – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Great class to link literature to learning, creativity and acceptance. Great presenters!
Emilse – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the examlpes of lessons offered in the course
Josephine – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good course. Had great ideas on how to use literature in a creative way.
Maria – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was great, The course gave us great ideas to use in our classroom and great examples of literature for kids.