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. Jordan – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    As an introvert and someone who has begun reading the book about introversion mentioned at the beginning of the course, this course solidified concepts I already believe. However, this course would be insightful and effective for extroverted teachers.

  2. Kelly – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –

    It was interesting to learn about how to better help introverts in the classroom.

  3. Ryan – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    I think it was eye opening and made me realize just how many introverts we do have in the classroom that we need to be aware of and accommodate.

  4. Lynsie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –

    interesting course, speaker was very engaging and informative

  5. Jennifer – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –

    This was good course.

  6. Kristi – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    I think it makes you more aware of those kids who do not talk much in class but may have still BIG ideas.

  7. Edward – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –

    It gave me great insight into my introverted students’ lives

  8. Maria – SAN PERLITA ISD (verified owner) –

    The presenter for this course related the material in a way that was easily understood.

  9. Gabriela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Presenter was very knowledgeable.

  10. Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –

    As an introvert, I appreciate this being brought out for attention

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