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.
Alma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Rachel – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
This was a useful course, presented well with real life examples. The presenter was well organized and shared useful links, tips, and quality considerations.
Kelly – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I like her calm attitude and real world advice.
Johnna – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas about small group work.
Rachel – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
These strategies would be very helpful to first year teachers to hear.
Cristen – Private Pay (verified owner) –
There were techniques I’d never considered..
Maria Luisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it but had trouble with the video. It kept freezing. However, I particularly liked the idea of having the AP students collaborate on a test.
Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent ideas!
Marie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked it although there was difficulty in the audio. Sometimes it would freeze or overlap.
Patricia – HUMBLE ISD (verified owner) –
After this PD, I truly feel more confident in my ability to use small group instruction. I want to expand use of this strategy even in my larger classes.