Introverts – The Quiet Learners

$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. Kim – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    3 stars

  2. Tiffany – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Great Course

  3. Joseph – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Great class

  4. Rebecca – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    interesting

  5. Joy – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    I have never thought about people who are introverted as being thoughtful. I always felt that something was wrong. Now I understand that it is ok to be quiet. Introversion is not a disability.

  6. Dorothy – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –

    interesting

  7. Kemile – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –

    This course helped me to think about and appreciate the quiet students in my class. It has caused me to reflect on my classroom practices so that I can make more of my learning experiences more equitable for all of my students.

  8. Nathan – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    This course taught some new information about introverts and raised good points about the challenges they face in school.

  9. ALICIA M – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    The course was a true I opener. I am ready to make changes in how I manage my classroom for next school year.

  10. Roger – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –

    This helped me self-reflect on my own classroom situations.

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