Description
In this course, “What’s Your Problem? Project Based Learning in Middle School GT ELAR,” educators will learn how to set up and run project-based literature circles. Educators will discover creative ways to get students excited about literature and learn tips and tricks to make literature circles run smoothly. After taking this course, educators will have the resources they need to ignite a curiosity in students and help them become bold learners.
In this 1-hour course educators will:
- Comprehend the difference between projects and project-based learning
- Understand and apply the literature base for PBL applications
- Learn how to design literature circles
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Kristina Janeway is a Pre-AP, GT, and PSAT/Pre-AP English teacher at Terra Vista Middle School. In her twenty-first year career, Kristina has had nineteen years of experience working with gifted and talented as well as Pre-AP and AP and full-inclusion students in the West Texas area. She has written curriculum for grades seven through twelve, designed an academic vocabulary course for the high school, designed a Pre-AP/PSAT English course for eighth graders, designed a SAT/ACT course for seventh graders in the Duke University Talent Search Program, and designed the seventh and eighth grade GT course. Kristina has presented at numerous state and national conferences, several districts, and various Advanced Placement Summer Institutes for universities while working as a consultant for the College Board. She has completed a Master’s degree in Education Administration and holds a Principal’s certificate. Kristina was the recipient of the Frank and Nancy Newton’s Excellence in Education Award from the Beaumont Foundation in 2010 and the Panhandle South Plains TAGT Teacher of the Year for 2014. Most recently, Kristina has published numerous books on writing instruction, reading materials and poster projects with Teacher’s Discovery and writing assessments with Kamico.
Nancy – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
If you have ever had reservations about literature circles, you might be convinced to try again. I have never enjoyed literature circles but I might try again. Ganeway has been an instructor at the summer AP institutes for years. She is always a favorite.
Sandra – MARIETTA CITY (verified owner) –
Knowledgeable presenter. Great motivator. Lots of practical ideas for GT students.
Destine – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to think outside the box when using lit circles and a great way to apply real-world application to our readers.
Amy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I teach science, but am interested in doing more PBL. This course was helpful.
Jennifer – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Too much material min too little time. The resources are great.
Alisa – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Helpful for ELAR PBL ideas.
Sanns – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and engaging
Jessica – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
It gave some great, useful ideas.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course focuses on what actually works in the classroom rather than just theory. It explains the difference between projects and project based learning.
Michelle – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent