Description
In this course, Mr. Stanley teaches educators how independent studies can be used to challenge gifted students by using their passions and learning styles to create in-depth projects.
After taking this 1-hour course you’ll be able to:
- See the benefits of using independent study with gifted students
- Understand the various models of independent study that can be used
- Develop the tools you need to implement independent study in your classroom
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Todd Stanley is the author of 12 teacher education books including Project-Based Learning for Gifted Students: A Handbook for the 21st Century Classroom, and his latest When Smart Kids Underachieve in the Classroom: Practical Solutions for Teachers. He served as a classroom teacher for 18 years and is currently the gifted services coordinator for Pickerington Local Schools where he lives with his wife and two daughters. You can follow him on Twitter @the_gifted_guy.
Marlayne – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
I like this particular project because it keeps the students’ individual passions at the forefront, and definitely would keep them engaged.
June – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Great broad information on building independent study. Would love to see an example of the presenter working/chatting with a student to see it hands on at the elementary level.
Nancy – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
This a great course to understand how to conduct a project in a class.
Claudia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The course gives the positives of independent study based on research and experience.
Glenn – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Good quality and sufficient details. Would have liked to see examples of student created rubrics.
Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas
Denise – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
I got some great ideas! I really like having students use a contract so it helps keep them accountable!
Denise – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I thought this course was beneficial.
Angela – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
very beneficial course for all teachers – elementary as well as secondary
Kristin – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
The process he describes for creating independent studies is very helpful. I wish there were a few primary examples. The lowest example given is third grade.