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.
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Loved it! Hope to be brave and try more of this in my classroom!
Garrett – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a huge concept to understand. Thank you for this resource!
Gayle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was ok but a lot of information.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This session gave a great overview on how to implement certain strategies to use for small group instruction in your classroom.
Angelita – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful to me because it taught me things to look at before grouping.
Gabriela – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course, there are many take aways that you can apply in your classroom.
Audrey – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
It was enjoyable and informative.
Stephen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
she was thought provoking
Deborah – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas about groups
Daniel – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Great course, and geared toward HS. She has a nice balance between discussing when to group and how to group and providing resources.