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.
Ruby – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
informative.
Judith – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I loved it. Loved all the mentor texts can’t wait to utilize some of them in my lessons.
Florinda – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very helpful and provided so many children’s literature that will help me teach different skills and creativity with my students. Thank you!
Claudia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great literature ideas to use in the classroom to foster that learning in GT students.
Dorothy – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
I truly enjoyed this training and it was engaging and fun. I will be buying these new titles and add them to some of the ones I already had from this list. Thank you so much.
Beatriz – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Norma – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
This course is great because it includes a variety of literature for the children to use and have an open mind to answer questions.
Leticia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Lisa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great
Juanita – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great info!