$20.00

Presenter:Theresa Biggs M.Ed.
Core Area: Nature & Needs
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Intense, loner, wallflower, focused… these are just a few ways introverts are frequently described. Whether its in the classroom, at home, or on the playground, these reserved individuals often get lost in the shuffle. Although we predominantly live in an extrovert world, it is important to remember that introverted gifted students have so much to offer.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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In “Introverts: The Quiet Gifted,” Teresa Biggs, M.Ed., explores the characteristics and value of the often overlooked gifted group, introverts. Like every one of their extroverted counterparts, introverted gifted students have much to offer. Discover how to recognize and work with this special population that represents about one half of all gifted students.

In this 1-hour course, you will learn to:

  • Understand common characteristics of the introverted gifted student
  • Examine the place of the introverted student in an extroverted world
  • Determine how to meet the needs of the gifted introvert in the classroom

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Theresa Biggs, M.Ed., is the Coordinator of Advanced Academics for Plano ISD. She has a passion for learning and serving the gifted community with a special interest in the English classroom. This has led her to work with the both the College Board and the International Baccalaureate Organization. Ms. Biggs is a member of the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) Board of Directors and also serves as chair of the TAGT Leadership Division.  

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799 reviews for Introverts – The Quiet Learners

  1. Maria – RIVIERA ISD (verified owner)

    I think this was right on. I loved it

  2. Rani – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner)

    great

  3. Suzannah – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner)

    Lots of great info!

  4. Thomas – PLANO ISD (verified owner)

    Theresa Biggs is an excellent speaker. The course is well paced and includes practical information for teachers and administrators. 5 stars.

  5. Alexander – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

    This was a highly informative and helpful course.

  6. April – CONROE ISD (verified owner)

    Very thought provoking and well paced.

  7. Kathryn – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    as an educator, some of these common sense approaches, are good to hear and put into a presentation.

  8. Tessa – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed this course and the reflection it allowed. It made me think of things from a different view point.

  9. beth – PLANO ISD (verified owner)

    lots of good information to understanding the introverts and how to support their needs

  10. Jennifer – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner)

    Great perspective

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