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) –
it is great.
Destine – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome
Carla – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I loved this. Too often, secondary teachers are being told to fit into a lower grade level model without reflecting on the changes that must occur with so many kids. I also like that she firmly believes that an individual student’s grade should not be based on someone else’s work. I will be researching that on her website for more information.
Karla – MARION LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love the courses Lisa teaches. I can identify with her in many ways.
Karen – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This course presents innovative ideas for creating and evaluating groups. It also presents unique ways that groups may be used in the classroom.
Jordan – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
I appreciated the specific suggestions throughout, however much of these ideas were more suited to a brand-new teacher who had never really considered grouping before.
Emily – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I think group work is very important, and I see many teachers at the high school level who do not utilize groups in their classes.
enedina – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
great info
John – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
gives new ideas of effectively using groups in the classroom
Jamie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Good strategies to use small group instruction in a positive and helpful way.