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.
Amy – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic ideas!
Ruben – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This had great ideas of using literature to the gifted child.
Michelle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Many great examples of literature and activities to use with GT and gen ed kiddos.
Sabrina – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the books used in the course!
DLaine – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples of Books.
Traci – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very engaing and adaptable to many learners. Books used were books I have in my very own library.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Nicole – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was EXCELLENT!! So many ideas to use in my classroom.
zaida – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
it recommends different children books to use for specific learning needs.
Katrina – EL PASO ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great in giving ideas on how to use literature to promote critical thinking, not just with your GT kids but with all students.