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).
Elsa – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
An excellent course to take. You learn many things that one did not really know.
Cora – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
4 stars
Eric – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course with outstanding information to lead our gifted learners.
Stephanie – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course has amazing strategies that can be used with all types of students.
Luis – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
The presenter made the learning enjoyable
Edlin – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful, love the energy
Ysenia – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –
It was a whole different perspective on how to differentiate for students at all levels, including the gifted students that was very informative.
Kyle – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I thought there were several good activities presented with the context of how to use them and why to use them.
Diana – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
The course was very helpful.
Houston – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and helpful for not just GT students, but all students.