Summer PD courses will be held at Round Rock High School this year. Please check the course descriptions to register on Eduphoria, and confirmation of location.
This module is part of the initial 30 hours of GT foundation training. This module focuses on the following objectives: 1.1 Knows basic terminology, current definitions, theories, and models of giftedness. 1.2 Identifies characteristics and their effects on academic and social settings. 1.3 Identifies characteristics of special groups of gifted and talented students, such as lower socio-economic income, physically challenged, black, Hispanic, limited-English proficient, and twice-exceptional. Understands the implications of environment in which gifted and talented students feel these groups' characteristics on programs for the gifted and talented.
There are social/emotional characteristics of gifted and talented children. What are they? Which ones do your students possess? Which do you as a teacher posses? How can knowledge of these characteristics help teachers maximize student learning potential? Participants will engage in experiences that lead to student self-knowledge, thereby creating a personal life handbook. Modern film, introspective exercises, and discussion will serve as the learning medium.
As educators, we often jump directly into lesson planning without developing true clarity about learning outcomes for students. This prematurely directs our focus to teaching while a focus on student learning may take a back seat. This session is designed to support teacher leaders in the implementation of backwards design with their teams. By guiding you through backwards design, you will learn the steps involved to lead your team through the process, and be able to effectively communicate the why of backwards design, creating a culture of authentic engagement. By beginning with the end in mind, we can help teachers bring the most impactful lessons to students of Round Rock ISD. Join us to learn how to launch this deep and meaningful work on your campus this year.
As educators, we often jump directly into lesson planning without developing true clarity about learning outcomes for students. This prematurely directs our focus to teaching while a focus on student learning may take a back seat. This session is designed to support teacher leaders in the implementation of backwards design with their teams. By guiding you through backwards design, you will learn the steps involved to lead your team through the process, and be able to effectively communicate the why of backwards design, creating a culture of authentic engagement. By beginning with the end in mind, we can help teachers bring the most impactful lessons to students of Round Rock ISD. Join us to learn how to launch this deep and meaningful work on your campus this year.
