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.
Paula – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Good course overall about groups and the group dynamics and ideas to make them successful.
Richard – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Definitely a useful resource if a teacher has not used grouping very much or has not found success with grouping in their classroom. Lots of ideas to take and use are presented.
Nancy – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This course is a much-needed course that helps you to understand small group. When and why to use them and how to use them.
Debbie – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
There are some tools for getting small groups set up in the classroom. I like the analogies that she uses.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good information!!
Carmen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because the ideas presented were very practical and can be implemented right away.
Marie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the presentation. Many ideas were discussed that I would like to attempt in my classroom.
Ana – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I learned some very easy to implement and powerful skills.
Priscella – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great training on grouping students
Lizette – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very Interesting!