Description
Every student is unique, but gifted students from underrepresented populations often require special considerations. What factors do you need to be aware of, and how can you meet needs specific to students with diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds?
- Affect (drive, motivation, directing attention)
- Behavior (actions, communication styles and skills)
- Cognition (metaphysical, infracognitive and metacongitive thinking skills)
Presenter Bio
Dr. Richard Cash has worked in the field of education for over 25 years. He has taught at the elementary, middle school and college levels. Most recently, he served as Director of Gifted Programs for the Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. Dr. Cash is the president and lead consultant for nRich Educational Consulting, Inc. His areas of expertise include educational programming, differentiated instruction, brain compatible classrooms, and self-regulated learning. Dr. Cash has authored “Advancing Differentiation: Thinking and Learning for the 21st Century” and “Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics” (co-author Diane Heacox), which was a Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented Legacy Book® Award winner. He is actively involved with the World Council on Gifted Education, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
informative and interesting
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This was a very interesting presentation that helps teachers learn more about underrepresented GT students and how we can help them succeed.
BRITNEY – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Jessie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed alot of information that I can take back and use with all students at any level. Make sense on thinking of the affect even as an adult makes you reflect and see it from the eyes of a child
Kellie – MCKINNEY ISD (verified owner) –
There were many techniques, ways of thinking/teaching, and skills that I can take from this training and use it in my classroom tomorrow. Very good training!
Ashley – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I thought that this a very informative course that allowed me to view things differently for myself and students.
Diane – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
A really enjoyed the presenter they need to implement an acting class to all teachers.
Delores – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
i liked the strategies expained and examples of to use them and teach them to students.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Uses multiple examples to explain what is being presented. Puts the theory to practice.
Feliciana – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course. Very informative and kept my interest.