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.
Amanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Thank you
Heather – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I genuinely loved this course. There were so many times where I paused the videos to jot down notes that I will be using in my class next school year.
CHERYL – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was great. I use grouping in class, but I need to adjust some of the aspect of grouping in my classes.
Erin – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Covered the basics and provided real life examples.
Ruth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good overall, very easy to understand, a lot of great insight on working with small groups
Alan – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Audra – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to follow!
I finished the course with clear ideas of how I can improve my small group interactions in my classroom.
Leticia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s a great way to refresh ourselves with best grouping practices.
Devon – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
This course had good information about grouping students.
Jared – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful strategies. Very practical.