Assistant Professor Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education / University of Arkansas at Little Rock Jacksonville, Arkansas, United States
Short Description: Discover how engineering-focused experiential STEM activities can serve as a dynamic tool for talent identification and development in young learners. Learn best practices for using design challenges to engage advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity, while fostering foundational skills for gifted and talented students.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the indicators of gifted potential through engagement in engineering-focused STEM activities.
Develop and adapt engineering design challenges to differentiate instruction and support talent development.
Apply evidence-based strategies to document and nurture advanced abilities in young learners using STEM curriculum.
