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).
Sommer – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Several aha moments and things I haven’t thought of in regards to my gifted learners. Some of the application and depth and complexity is unclear to me exactly how I will implement in a first grade classroom.
Alyssa – GALENA PARK ISD (verified owner) –
I thought this course was filled with great knowledge for all teachers, not just gifted teachers.
Laura – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. The presenter kept my attention and was easy to listen to. The material was presented well and will be useful to me.
Jordan – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course.
Jummai – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very engaging!
jennifer – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
This course was taught well to where everyone can understand and follow along. The information was interesting as well as useful.
Rosalinda – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
This training was great!
Tracie – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
good
Jo Ann – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very enlightening; very informative.
Sherry – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Dr. Cash’s ideas and strategies really inspired me to try new things.