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.
Angela – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course. It provided me with valuable information about small grouping, which I am always fearful of, that I can implement in steps and evaluate the what works best in my classroom. The information was easy to understand and view. Thank you. I am more willing to try grouping with my classes now that I have simple strategies to use.
Carmen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas were [resented
Limbania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great speaker, very knowledgeable.
Monica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me an idea on how to test students collaboratively as well as find a way to have students work effectively in groups.
Vicki – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course. I have been struggling with my small groups, and this covers all the details. Also, the resources are fantastic.
Penny – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I definitely want to try some small groups. I have been given many options and the questions to ask myself to decide which type of group to use. I have also been given the benefits that the students gain by working in small groups.
Katherine – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Made me see the bigger picture to what it means to having small groups in my classroom.
Marsha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good ideas on how to get students to work together in groups & your expectations as a teacher.
Ronald – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
She was fantastic. I really liked the way she presented the material and she kept me engaged throughout the presentation.
Teresita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful.