NAGC's Back to School Virtual Conference 2010
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Exploring Issues in Gifted Education
Track
:
Parent/Community Support
Program Code:
100
Date:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
EST
SPEAKER
(S):
Cecelia Boswell, Consultant, Austin Creek Education Systems
Christine Weber
Description
Case studies providing data and stories from professional situations that end in a dilemma in order to engage participants in a reflective analysis of teaching, learning, and curriculum can help prepare teacher educators to work with gifted and talented children. Thus, educators can draw from case studies that situate learning in authentic and meaningful contexts to better identify and provide services for gifted and talented students. Participants will explore issues and recognize concerns related to identifying and serving gifted and talented children in case studies employing examples and non-examples with discussion questions, extension activities, and suggestions for further reading.