Description
It is a stunning and tragic statistic that as many as half of gifted students go unidentified in our schools every year. These students are being underserved and we, as a nation, are missing out on the talents and abilities they have to offer. In this course James Webb explains why so many of these students are slipping through the cracks and teaches how to recognize them and how to serve them. He gives guidance for recognizing the the characteristics of those gifted students who may not be performing well academically and helping them to reach their full potential as well as offering solutions to the painfully inadequate model for gifted programming in use in most schools currently. The insights available in this course will prove essential to any teacher or administrator seeking to better serve their gifted students
In this course you will learn:
- Why so many gifted students slip through the cracks every year
- How to identify gifted students even if they are underperforming academically
- How to serve the individual needs of unique students
- Why one-size-fits-all programs are not adequate for serving the gifted population
- Why the “upper 3%” definition of gifted is arbitrarily narrow
- Why the term “gifted’ may not be the best descriptor for this population
- Why being a “nerd” can be a positive experience
- Why there is more to giftedness than mere intellect.
- Strategies for programs that better serve gifted students.
- The importance of motivation
- How to recognize different learning styles
- The four factors that most influence giftedness
- The factors that can inhibit or enhance abilities
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, and 5.5.
Cynthia – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I learned so much about characteristics of the gifted student.
Sarah – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was very informative on what to see in many children who are gifted but don’t necessarily fit into the traditional box….
Susan – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter was very knowledgeable but a little dry/boring.
Iris – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed it. Very informative and eye opening.
Jose – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course.
Ryan – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Great Course
Belinda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Great review of overall GT identification.
Gina – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Great and very informative!
Brenda – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information
Marcie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course provides thought provoking questions with data driven discussions.
Diana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Good course, very informative.
Juan – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
This course brings up great points when considering to label gifted and talented criteria. There are some characteristics brought up in the training that are not traditionally thought of as characteristics for GT.
Amy – Angleton ISD (verified owner) –
Very good survey
Cheryl – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
interesting information and helps me to understand the different levels of giftedness
esperanza – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course opened my eyes to help me identify gifted children.
DIANA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
VERY INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GIFTED CHILDREN. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VIDEO.
Leah – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
This was an informative course and highly recommended for anyone is identified gifted or teaching gifted students.
Danny – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Enlightening
Melanie – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was very helpful.
Blanca M – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Eye opener
Cristina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It helps you see the different characteristics of gifted students.
Emily – Pilot (verified owner) –
Interesting course, a bit dry in presentation.
Noemi – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very insightful. Alot of what I learned in this course made me think of one particular student in my class who certainly demonstrates some of the behaviors mentioned.
Nicole – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Gretchen – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
Very informative
Angelina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great insight and review of the gifted child
Edith – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this workshop. Great preseter.
Melody – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I feel his course was very helpful in explaining how to identify students with gifted behaviors. I feel like it will change the way I see my students and interact with them.
Morgan – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
Very informative
Leeann – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Very informative
Jennifer – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very informative course that gives multiple avenues into the gifted child.
Ann – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
The content was interesting. I learned that a lot more students who have tested gifted may be at the asynchronous learning stage. They are struggling in many areas, but can be a fountain of information in their topic of interest.
Ivory – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course helps you understand the different characteristics and behaviors of GT students.
Lott – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Full of good info!
Juan A – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the presenter, he knows current trends in the GT identifying process!
Brenda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and informative
Laura Lynn – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This course was easy to follow.
Mary – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and background on the development of what defines a gifted learner.
Amy – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting and helpful
Maria – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very good presentation.
Lila – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
good
William – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! It showcased a wide variety of factors and styles that are demonstrated by gifted students. It also discussed potential challenges in teaching said students, allowing one to identify ways to help them.
Darla – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
This is one of my favorite courses I have taken so far!
Barbara – HERTFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The course prepares you for understanding what is gifted and how to identify those students to meet their needs so they will be successful.
Marcy – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Mandi – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
great
Elizabeth – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting information. Be sure to look at the Resources and download the presentation, as there is MUCH more info by this presenter than was covered in this presentation.
Juene’ – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
i enjoyed it but as my husband states im a career student because i love learning!!!
Martha – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.