Description
Twenty-first century students have access to more information than any generation in history. The implications for education, particularly for gifted students, are far-reaching. Richard M. Cash, Ph.D., shares his experience working with gifted students and connects that knowledge to the need for innovation in 21st century education.
In this 6-hour course, you will learn:
- How neo-millennials learn in the 21st century and how to adapt your classroom
- The purpose of proximity learning
- To identify the four types of learners and doers
- Why curriculum and instruction must be differentiated to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of advanced learners
- How to advance content, process, and product
- Curricular and instructional practices for gifted students
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c, f, g and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 3.1, 5.1, 5.2.
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).
Megan – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
The course gave great ideas to implement in the classroom!
Lornell – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative whether you teach all G/T or mixed ability classes the strategies and concepts can be applied.
Stacey – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
great
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great ideas and implementaions for the classroom
Nereida – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great presenter! Very important information.
Melanie – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was great to do at my own pace as I have time. Much better option.
jennifer – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course. It kept me interested the entire way through.
Elizabeth – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very well laid out course. Very thought provoking. Challenges us to be at the top of our game.
Trudi – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
I love Dr. Cash. He is entertaining and kept me engaged through the whole course. I teach mainly gen. ed. students and Dr. Cash gave me quite a few ideas that were applicable for not only GT students.
sherri – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a useful course and I will be taking several things back with me to use in my elementary classroom.