$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. Jessica – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner)

    Important to address as classrooms seem to be tailored to extroverts. As an introvert myself, school often brought anxiety for me when I was a child.

  2. Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Good course

  3. Kalvanetta – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    This course was straightforward. I enjoyed the interactive activities throughout the course.

  4. Patricia – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    good insight inot their worlds.

  5. Sonja – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    I learned quite a bit about myself as well as how to help others who are introverted.

  6. Mary – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner)

    interesting topic

  7. Melissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Gives insightful information about introverts.

  8. Thelma – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Great tips for making classroom situations more comfortable for introverts.
    Also, helpful information for teachers and staff that don’t understand introversion.

  9. Adriana – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    Great information for consideration.

  10. Tish – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    Helps with the misconceptions of introverts and extroverts.

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