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.
Sean – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I like the way the lecture broke everything down and explained how to implement her ideas and methods
THERESA – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course. I thought that the course was practical and engaging.
Monica – SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERY (verified owner) –
I liked the focus on children’s literature
Ruth – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Good Info
Jody – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
I think this reminds us to be more open minded. Don’t simply use paper pencil to asess, but using artwork, and creative methods will also tell you if they are comprehending.
Sara – Pilot (verified owner) –
This could have been a simple print out with books and good activities to go with it.
Dalia – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars! Loved the specific books and targeting skill for each.
Norma – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Great ways to get students to develop their creativity.
Rudi – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
good
Kara – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great