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.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course.
Anya – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I was so excited to receive hands on ideas and connections with books that I can use in my classroom. I will start doing so right away to make my students think outside my classroom walls.
MISTY – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I can se these strategies in the classroom.
Maribel – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Yes this course was very informative and interactive. I really enjoyed the multiple activities and creativiness that was discussed.
Monica – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked this course and will use the strategies learned.
Julia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Shares great ideas that can be implemented in the classroom immediately.
Ida – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Great books were introduced with great ideas.
Laura – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Theres nothing better than having a pullout program with a teacher designated to test the GT students, teach solely the GT curriculum and meet the needs of that group.
Claudia – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY – AUSTIN (verified owner) –
Lovely!
Anese – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This is an excellent course that will help you learn how you can use books and simple activities to improve your students creative and thinking abilities.