Description
Your students are all exceptional people, but what if their future success was more connected to their mindsets than to all of their amazing, gifted skills? Research is showing mindset to be the ultimate predictor of success, rather than skill. Trainer Nicole Shannon has found that students with growth-mindsets, and a sense of perseverance and grit, fare better than their equally gifted peers.
This course will help you:
- Understand why gifted students are prone to negative, fixed mindsets
- Learn to “hear” and reframe fixed-mindset thoughts
- Encourage growth-mindsets in your students
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Nicole Shannon, M.Ed. has over 19 years of experience in gifted education. She currently serves as the Advanced Academics Specialist for Hutto ISD. Prior to joining her current district, Nicole served as the Coordinator of Gifted/Advanced Academic Services for Round Rock ISD for five years. She was a gifted specialist in Round Rock ISD for 10 years before taking this position. She has presented at the district, local, and state level to preservice and in-service teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents on a variety of topics in gifted education throughout her years in this field. Prior to moving to Round Rock, Nicole served as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and school principal at private schools in Honolulu, HI, San Diego, CA, and Virginia Beach, VA. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a specialization in Gifted/Talented at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
Christina – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was good content.
Julie – CARLISLE LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a good class. Gave me some things to think about
Jayne – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
Very helpful information and application.
Kevin – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
Very eye-opening. I like the energetic speaking style of this presenter.
Madalene – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course and learning about growth mindset. The instructor gave many practical examples I was able to identify with either through my own experience as a student or with students I have taught.
Mike – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Best online class I have taken!
Ila – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
This is great. Grit needs to be taught and encouraged.
Susan – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Good information as a reminder of how to challenge and model for students
EVANGELINA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great lesson
Amy – Laurel Springs School (verified owner) –
I love that this course leaves us with actionable solutions to help our students, particularly Gifted students, to develop the characteristic of GRIT.