Description
Gifted programs and methods are often tailored for elementary school students. However, gifted students in high school also have unique academic needs that must be addressed. In “Defensible Instructional Practices for Secondary Gifted Students,” Richard M. Cash, Ph.D. explains how to use complex ideas and concepts for more effective teaching strategies in secondary gifted programs.
In this 3-hour course, you will learn:
- Critical thought process
- Development of advanced level thinking
- Avenues for differentiating for advanced students
- Curricular and instructional practices
- How to define depth and complexity
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).
Jill – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –
Very informative; a bit lengthy, but many ideas to take back to the classroom
Joe – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to be introduced to the concept to adapting to GT students, and understanding the concept of a GT student.
Kaitlin – PORT CLINTON CITY (verified owner) –
This course had some great ideas for in depth questioning to best impact real-life concepts that are connected to your subjects content standards.
Leslie – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Very good ideas on instructional practices. Very technical.
Brea – GAHANNA-JEFFERSON CITY (verified owner) –
This class is helpful for honors courses, but not necessarily helpful in AP courses.
Donna – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
engaging
GEORGE – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Jaime – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course and the presenter was very knowledgeable.
Megan – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
I felt like the course was geared more for middle and high school teachers.
Zulema – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I wish it would’ve indicated that it was more geared for secondary