Description
In this course from Lisa Van Gemert, you will learn to use small group instruction in a way that your students will embrace and even look forward to. Ms. Van Gemert walks you through how to do each of the following:
- Lead by example when it comes to group learning.
- Make intentional decisions about whether to use small group whole group instruction for any learning experience.
- Teach students the skills required to work successfully in a small group, such as listening well, using clear and concise speech, coming to consensus, sharing reasoning, taking turns, and making time for self-reflection.
- Divide students into groups based on strengths and ensure students are only responsible for and graded on their own work, not the work of others.
- Implement ideas that will take small group learning to the next level.
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
MARTHA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
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Martin – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good pointers on organizing students into groups.
Daphne – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
IIf you have never considered working in small group, then this is a good course to watch.
Timothy – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
good information
Karla – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information, great way to understand small group instruction.
Maricela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
great ideas to use in groups
MARIANELA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information
REBECCA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for intentional grouping.
Courtney – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great break down on how to facilitate successful and and enriching groups in the classroom.
Jeannie – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas and great presenter.