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.
Cristina – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
very informative
Natale – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This course was very engaging and I liked how it provided us with resources/examples of how to incorporate creativity in our classrooms.
Brenda – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is presented in a very dynamic way! It provides many good examples and ideas on how to address different character traits and skills that TAG students have.
Andrea – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I enjoyed seeing new book ideas
Nancy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The list of books, themes and activities is exceptional. This will really help me as I work not only with my gifted readers but also with the borderline students in our Talent development groups.
Kim – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Excellent and practical ideas!
Yvette – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course because it is based on how we can use children’s literature for different purposes, not just for text comprehension. It gives us really great ideas on how to use literature for creative thinking in different areas.
Cristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good course with a lot of new strategies that can be used in our classrooms.
MARIA G – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Love the great examples for each of the following: Acceptance and Individuality, Problem Solving & Cooperation, Visual Spatial Thinking & Creativity, and Divergent Thinking & Imagination.
Carrie – CHARDON LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ways to incorporate literature into lessons!