All workshops are offered on campus unless otherwise stated.

All courses provide one semester hour of academic credit, unless otherwise noted. Practicum requires prior approval before enrollment; contact Dr. Laurie Croft, http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/bbc/staff/laurie.html Administrator for Professional Development (laurie-croft@uiowa.edu) at the Center.

Psychology Strand (Psych)
Programming Strand (Prog)
Administrative Strand (Adm)

JUNE/JULY WORKSHOPS

07S:172 Thinking Skills (Prog)
This class is designed to develop an awareness of the factors involved in teaching thinking skills as a total concept critical for lifelong learning. The relationship between critical and creative thinking is examined and published programs are reviewed.

Instructor:Diane Pratt
Dates & Times: June 16–17, 9:15am–4:00pm; June 18, 9:15am–12:00pm

07E/S/U:196:WKC Special Topics: Talent Development Through Models of Innovation (Prog)
This workshop studies innovators: how they thought, methods of implementation, how their innovations changed the way things work. Participants will each identify one goal towards which they are striving and consider how to achieve it, applying methods of innovators studied. Methods learned apply to education, business, fine arts, philosophy, and sciences.

Instructor:Lois Roets, Ed.D.
Dates & Times: June 18, 1:00pm–4:00pm, June 19-20, 9:15am–4:00pm

07E/S:125 Differentiated Curriculum for the Gifted (Prog)
Program options for K-12 gifted students are reviewed. Each model links student abilities/needs with different curricula. Case studies and school materials provide applications.

Instructor:Nancy Grimes, M.A.
Dates & Times: June 23-24, 9:15am–4:30pm

07E/S/U:196:WKB Special Topics: Social Studies for High-Ability Students (Prog)
This workshop will focus on the intersection of the unique challenges presented by talented students and the challenges of designing, implementing, and assessing quality inquiry-based social-studies instruction. Participants do not need to have a background in social studies or social studies education. Emphasis will be on primary resources in history.

Instructor:Nancy Grimes, M.A.
Dates & Times: June 25-27, 9:15am–3:00pm

07S:173 Programming/Curriculum for High-Ability Students: Real-World Problem Solving (Prog)
High-ability learners synthesize both content and research by tackling real-world problems. Participants learn about complex instruction, PBL, and ill-structured problems, and will practice methods to seek answers to their own “real-world problems” within the context of gifted education.

Instructor:Kristine Milburn, M.A.
Dates & Times: June 30–July 1, 9:15am–4:30pm

07C/P:129 Creativity (Psych)
This workshop provides an overview of the theories underpinning contemporary definitions of creativity. Participants will learn about instruments that were developed to measure creativity, as well as explore activities in the school environment that enhance or inhibit student creativity.

Instructor:Clar Baldus, Ph.D.
Dates & Times: July 7-8, 9:15am–4:30pm

07C:128 Advanced Leadership in Gifted Education (Prog)
This workshop focuses on developing student leadership through a school’s existing K–12 curriculum.

Instructor:Lois Roets, Ed.D.
Dates & Times: July 9-10, 9:15am–4:00pm, July 11, 9:15am–12:00pm

07B:113 Staff Development for Gifted Programs (Adm)
This workshop will deal with the planning, content, and delivery of staff development on the nature and needs of gifted students.

Instructor:Mary Schmidt, M.A.
Dates & Times: July 14–15, 9:30am–4:30pm

07E/S:124 Differentiating Projects with Technology (Prog)
The focus is on the use of digital tools to enrich students’ presentations. Educators may create PowerPoint slide shows; upload presentations to the Web, and produce interactive multimedia presentations via HyperStudio.

Instructor:Belinda Fricker, B.S.
Dates & Times: July 16-18, 9:15am–3:00pm

AUGUST ONLINE WORKSHOPS

07C/P:125 Counseling & Psychological Needs of the Gifted (Psych)
This workshop explores psychological aspects of giftedness and strategies that support the successful development of the gifted. Topics include socio-emotional concerns, career development, learning styles, and attitudes toward education and achievement. Strategies for guidance and advocacy are explored through role play and demonstration.

Instructor:Susannah Wood, Ph.D
Dates & Times: Flexible Schedule

07C/P:126 Cognitive and Affective Needs of the Gifted (Psych)
This class focuses on identifying the needs of gifted youth, as well as on teaching interventions appropriate for gifted children and adolescents. The needs of twice-exceptional youth are emphasized.

Instructor:Megan Foley Nicpon, Ph.D
Dates & Times: Flexible Schedule