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.
Kelly – BELLBROOK-SUGARCREEK LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very beneficial to understand the complex minds of G/T students and why they behavior and respond in the ways they do.
Brittany – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Very detailed. I liked the examples that were included.
Winston – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course because it was relevant, research-based and Dr. Juntune is an excellent presenter. I also want to know as much as I can about gifted students as I will be teaching them this year.
Sarah – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a wonderful course that stayed engaging and provided many different examples.
Maria – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
This course contained fascinating information on the needs of Gifted students. It pointed out and clarified many misconceptions that I had about identifying and working with Gifted students.
Heather – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very detailed and a lot of good ideas to bring back to the classroom.
Ginnifer – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
very informative and engaging
Amanda – TORNILLO ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course was informational when it comes to understanding gifted students.
Shanel – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Overall was good.
Meghan – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Really enjoyed it!
Ana – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is very interesting and help us to recognize and understand better our gifted students. It also give us instructions and ideas of how to work with our gifted students.
Genaro – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course built my knowledge in meeting the needs for gifted students.
ELSA – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot and helped me understand how I can start providing better services for my gifted students.
Jazmin – DEL VALLE ISD (verified owner) –
It’s informative, but I would rather read information than listen to someone talk. It can be uncomfortable for too long, especially when you’re taking the 30 hour course. Also, I read a lot faster than she speaks, so I would get through the information quicker.
Kristi – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
very interesting. well presented.
jacob – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Course was great! A lot f information was given.
Deborah – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The course provided some helpful information that can be used when differentiating the needs of gifted and talented students in your classroom.
Tiffany – PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
This course was informative and relevant. I learned how to effectively identify and teach gifted students. I am pleased with the instructor as she had great examples and anecdotes that put the taught concepts into practice.
Michael – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
A strong foundation on the nature and needs of gifted students, presented in an easy to understand format. Dr. Junetune’s discussion and side stories make the time fly.
Leticia – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Tania – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
It was a great refresher course. I wish it included more ideas on how to differentiate student work in the classroom.
Benjie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Kerry – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was very detailed and interesting to listen to.
Kim – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informational.
Edith – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great information.
Janet – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful very informative
Kathleen – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
LaDonna – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Incredible for understanding GT.
Nora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It is very informative and will give you so much insight of a GT’s student thought process and who they really are!
Hayley – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great and informative course! Was very easy to listen to!
Beverly – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Ms. Juntune’s course is very thorough! A good refresher for things you may have forgotten.
Emily – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course mainly focuses on gifted learners in an elementary setting.
Marco – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Good information. A bit long with all the information given.
Heather – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative and interesting. I learned a lot about the differentiation and levels of gifted students.
Genevieve – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Very thorough information and enjoyable class!
Jordyn – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is very informative in understanding what a Gt student’s learning and interests looks like. It is also helpful in giving advice on how to use their interests to engage them in their learning.
Stephanie – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
I love all of Dr. Juntune’s course’s. She is very informative and engaging.
Kati – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This self paced class is very interesting and educational. I was worried about being able to complete it online, but thanks to the presenter, I am thoroughly enjoying it.
Mandy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I am a product of generational/childhood poverty and do not believe that the content in regard to the “this” and “that” language is valid.
Robbin – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the program ; however I really missed having the hand-outs to look at to follow along during the course.
Raymundo – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
I think is is very informative and provides insight as to ho to better serve our GT Students.
Todd – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Jacqueline – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
James – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
It was great
April – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was good.
James – CEDAR HILL ISD (verified owner) –
IT is a great lecture with a enthusiastic lecturer. I think it is a great course to get all teachers of the gifted and talented to remember that we have to keep their giftedness in mind, if not discipline problems are likely to happen.
Regina – HUTTO ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting. I was able to take some advice and utilize in class.
Betsy – LEANDER ISD (verified owner) –
I learned a lot of interesting things in this course. The speaker’s stories and anecdotes were a little long winded at times and I had trouble remaining focused on the material she was presenting. But overall, it was a well-made training.
Norma – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This was a value course in getting familiar on what works for GT students and what does not work with these students. To know what to look for in identifying gifted students and how to serve them depending on their needs.
Susan – Pilot (verified owner) –
Intersting information. I think the information presented is beneficial for not only teachers but administrators and school board directors because the teachers can only do so much regarding policy and procedures.