Description
One of the most important foundational aspects of working with gifted students is developing a deep understanding of them. What motivates them? How do they think? And how do they learn? Joyce Juntune, Ph.D. answers these questions and more in this 6-hour course. Dr. Juntune focuses on the nature and needs of gifted students, including the characteristics, social-emotional needs, and programming options. Understanding your gifted students is the starting point for preparing them for life-long success.
In this course you’ll learn to:
- Understand sources of energy in gifted students
- Identify indicators of giftedness
- Differentiate between high achievers and gifted students
- Understand statistical distribution
- Identify the four types of gifted students
- And much more!
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies d, e, and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 5.5.
Dr. Juntune is a renowned consultant, trainer, professor, and lecturer with more than 45 years of experience in the field of education. She is an instructional associate professor at Texas A&M University, and she teaches graduate-level courses in her expert areas of intelligence, child and adolescent development, educational psychology, giftedness, and creativity. Dr. Juntune earned her master’s degree in curriculum instruction from St. Cloud University and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Texas A&M University.
Tyson – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
I thought it was very informative and practical
Christina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course is great in helping understand the needs of gifted students.
Crystal – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative and well organized. It allowed me to navigate through the different topics and grasp a full understanding before continuing.
Dale – WACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course is (and should be a must do) for every administrator in our district.
Reginald – WACO ISD (verified owner) –
This course will help you become a great teacher and educator
Layne – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I thought it was great!
Stefani – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and helpful
Addis – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
long
Teresa – ARLINGTON ISD (verified owner) –
Informative!
Veronica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
very good
Catherine – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I love the presenter, she made everything interesting and able to relate to.
Melissa – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
The information provided was very detailed and informative. You finish the course with the desire to get started on planning and learning more about GT.
Maria Teresa – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I like this course because it gives you ideas and classroom applications.
Savannah – HUNTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It is important to understand gifted students and how to best serve them in the classroom.
John – Bulloch County Schools (verified owner) –
Came at the time mostly needed, to the point content and eye-opening insights.
Mayra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Course offers information geared toward GT students and learn how to identify them and their needs.
RoShon – WACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Elsa – TORNILLO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it because it makes you think about what you still need to do with the gifted population.
Kevin – CEDAR HILL ISD (verified owner) –
One word, ‘EXCELLENT’! Dr. J delivers!
Brian – Brazosport ISD (verified owner) –
The course was informative and well organized.
Eva – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very thorough and informative
Kelly – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Absolutely amazing and informative !
Raul – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
It was very helpful.
Rachael – Brazosport ISD (verified owner) –
Short and sweet!
Erin – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I found this course very helpful it explaining aspects of gifted students that often get overlooked. The detail and real world examples that were provided in this course really helped me to gain a deep understanding for gifted students and what they need in the classroom.
Berlinda – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Love the information!! Great presentation.
Mike – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s great.
Gracie – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative course, learned alot.
rebecca – WACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and information is easily applicable to serving needs of GT population
Elvia – TORNILLO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative but I do believe its to long.
Rafael – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Caitlyn – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course. Loved learning about the different needs of gifted and talented students
Emma – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Gilberto – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course.
ALEJANDRA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This is a great course, but it is too long.
Hai – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
You definitely want to attend this course if you teach GT students.
Maria – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Sandra – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars. great course to better serve the needs of our gifted population.
Irma – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative. I was able to learn about gifted and talented students and how to be able to recognize them,
Jill – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good information about the needs of gifted and talented students
Karina – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It is very interesting.
sonia – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
I’ve been teaching for over 15 years and much of this was new to me. I found it very informative and it all makes sense. I have seen these students in my school and in my classroom.
Laura – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
It was an eye opener into the gifted student and what their needs are and how to differentiate their abilities.
pete – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
thanks
Pamela – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –
She was very entertaining and informative-easy for me to learn.
Kathryn – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting.
Catherine – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This was great information. I enjoyed the energy of the presenter.
Michael – Private Pay (verified owner) –
It is a great course well placed.
Garrett – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Very thought provoking. Definitely has me reflecting on previous students.
Lorraine – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very information