$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. Lori – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting information about introverts and extroverts.

  2. Patricia – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    This session was very informative on quiet learners.

  3. Donald – ASHLAND CITY (verified owner)

    This really lets you get into the minds of introverts. Very helpful

  4. Anna – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

    This was an excellent course on how to manage and include introverts in the classroom.

  5. Gerardo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting look at introverts and how to implement strategies to ease the anxiety and promote participation int he classroom.

  6. Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    This course is very informative. It is an eye opener to how both the introvert and the extrovert learn and respond to stimuli in the classroom.

  7. Ronna – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner)

    This was great. An excellent reminder of that quiet child in your classroom, and helpful to understand that child and provide them what they need.

  8. Patricia – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Yes, it was interesting

  9. Myrna – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Highly recommended

  10. Kristen – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner)

    interesting information on how to help our introverts.

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