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).
Sarah – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was SO informative and interactive. I truly enjoyed it!
Karla – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Troy – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I was good. Laid out, and had goof flow.
Mary – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Helped me understand a better way to teaching GT students and making sure they understand and authentically learned what is being taught to them.
Amber – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
I didn’t enjoy this training. I didn’t feel that the handouts or module questions were aligned with what was presented overall. I thought that it didn’t have the flow that I was hoping for and the application that I was wanting.
sandy – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
it was great
Rachel – ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great ideas
Sylvia – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course was interesting, practical and clarified the need to differentiate to keep students motivated and engaged.
Ashley – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This is very informative.
Valarie – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I always Mr. Cash’s workshops. They are informative and engaging. I am also able to use some of the strategies that were presented in my classroom.