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).
Christen – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
I actually had a lot of “aha” moments on how I can better help my gt students.
Jose – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This was exactly the kind of PD that helps me in the class. I have my own style that I add in the classroom and the relationships I build with students will help me to push GT kids in the class to explore and enrich themselves.
Maria – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great information
Ashley – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was helpful and I learned some great information that I will be able to take to my classroom.
Erica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting and knowledgeable
Chase – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
good
Lindley – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
full of lots of great information and techniques you can use immediately in the classroom
Ronald – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It’s good, but it’s too long.
Lori – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the speaker’s motivation and enthusiasm. I also learned many new skills.
Andrea – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Super… lots of ideas and takeaways that you can apply to your classroom right away