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. Valerie – RIDGEDALE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    This was an interesting course and made me think of ways that I can adjust my classroom to make sure introverted students feel comfortable and heard.

  2. Patricia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –

    Great ideas were shared on how to connect to introverted students and allow them opportunities to share their knowledge, participate and allow their voices and ideas to be heard.

  3. Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative and it opened my eyes to introverted individuals.

  4. Lusila – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    very informative.

  5. Valerie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –

    5 stars

  6. Sheri – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course for educators. This course is not just for GT students but for all students. It had excellent strategies to help me as their teacher.

  7. Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    I learned that shyness and introversion is different.

  8. Teresa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Yes very interesting

  9. Zachary – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Very good course that helped me understand what’s going on in my classroom.

  10. Blanca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    This course is great with very important information for educators on how to make our classrooms more appealing/comfortable for introverts. Great examples! I like the participation and feedback during the training as we are asked to answer the questions.

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