$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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Description

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. Tony – FAIRBANKS LOCAL (verified owner)

    I liked some of tips mentioned for helping introverted students succeed in the classroom.

  2. Lana – GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD (verified owner)

    This was very helpful in helping me realize the differences between and introvert and an extrovert. Also, being an introvert does not mean the same thing as shyness. It gave me ideas to help these students in the classroom.

  3. Callie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    Very informative! I came away with great ideas for how to include introverts into lessons in a way that makes them feel comfortable.

  4. Constance – BELTON ISD (verified owner)

    This is a fabulous overview of introversion, how to identify introverted students, and how to support them in a classroom environment.

  5. Maria – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner)

    Great topic to understand.

  6. Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Great course and full of interesting information.

  7. Angela – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

    Good information to know

  8. Monique – PROSPER ISD (verified owner)

    Great course!

  9. Stacy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner)

    Great course! I had many take-aways!

  10. Cynthia – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner)

    Very interesting and informative

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