$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.

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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. Erica – BOLING ISD (verified owner)

    Very informative course for teachers. Many of our introverted children are overlooked in the classroom.

  2. Martha – ALVARADO ISD (verified owner)

    Presenter shared important key concepts about introverts and how they process information. Great reminders about what not to do in the classroom for the introvert.

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

    Really great course. Well-presented, engaging.

  4. Rachel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner)

    This course gave a lot of insight on introvert vs. extrovert. It also shared how shyness is different than being an introvert.

  5. Kristine – Private Pay (verified owner)

    This was a great course that helped me better understand the needs of introverts and how they function.

  6. Elizabeth – YSLETA ISD (verified owner)

    Very good points that are not always addressed were included in this presentation.

  7. Christian – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    interesting

  8. Angelica – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Very interesting

  9. Veronica – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner)

    great

  10. gary – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner)

    I enjoyed this course. It told me much that we can do to help introverts better enjoy the class environment. I wish they did these things when I was a child. I guess this is why my parents sent me to a private school. I was introverted and the private school setting was much better for me.

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