Description
Are our efforts to close the achievement g: 1 ap coming at the expense of our gifted students? That doesn’t have to be the case when you think outside the box. Sheila Mulbry explores the seamless integration of advanced expectations for gifted learners in a regular classroom. She also offers strategies on how to promote independent work and create autonomous gifted learners.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn to:
- Modify grade-level curriculum to incorporate higher-order thinking activities
- Explore several programs and websites to engage in independent learning
- Design activities for students who have mastered grade level outcomes
- Assist students in developing advanced-level products as a result of their independent learning experiences
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Sheila Mulbry currently serves as Gifted Coordinator with Lockhart ISD. She is a constant advocate for
gifted students and their special needs and has presented staff development on gifted education for the
past 20 years at local, state, and national conventions. She obtained BA degrees in Humanities (‘83) and
Elementary Education (‘90) and holds ESL and Gifted Endorsements from the State. Awards include
TAGT’s 2019 Educator of the Gifted. Sheila is currently serving as TAGT’s Board of Directors, K-12
Representative.
Tiffany – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
Helpful!
Kristina – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
It was a bit lengthy.
Lauren – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
This course was great.
Grace – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This course explains how both types of GT students ( introverts and extroverts) all need different strategies to increase their level of understanding. As well as their level of growth depends on the level and type of questioning.
Irene – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good informtion
Alicia – RIO GRANDE CITY CISD (verified owner) –
Very informational.
Rosie – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent source of information.
Mary – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good refresher about “Bumping Up” the 5 W’s. That is a wonderful way to get the students thinking in the upper-level mind set.
Jennifer – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas for teaching gifted learners
Cage – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Good course.