Description
While this course is beneficial on its own, it is intended as a follow-up session to Beyond Boredom: Understanding and Conquering the “B” Word, which is available in our course library.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- The definition of boredom
- Causes and contributing factors of boredom
- How to distinguish between boredom and other emotions
- How to encourage self-regulation skills
- Effective methods and strategies for overcoming and preventing boredom
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.
Christy – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
There was a bit too much “rabbit chasing”
Grizelda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
excellent
Gabriela – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great tips and tools to help reduce boredom in the classroom.
Sofia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
very informative
Sandra – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
There were a number of good points to consider when planning.
Jessica – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Awesome course.
Paula – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
The course provided me with great insights and ideas.
Consuelo – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I found this course very helpful in keeping students engaged. In addition to, regulating my own method of teaching with out boring myself or the students.
Paula – BLANCHESTER LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course explains great ways to overcome boredom for students and teachers alike.
Amanda – Morgan Local Schools (verified owner) –
Great to have some ideas to curb boredom within the classroom.