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).
Thomas – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Much too general and not very practical in real classroom situations. Too much theory.
Wai Man – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Can apply in some GT and Pre-AP classes. There are some useful technique and info can be employed.
Cindy – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this training. Speaker was extremely knowledgeable and examples and suggestions were very contemporaneous to the classroom.
Tammy – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful
Lakrishia – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I was an interesting course with a lot information.
Gina – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Very complex and time consuming.
Paul – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Good information
Iliana – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
great course enjoyed it, learned a lot from it.
Mary Ann Frances – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
lengthy but very informative
Erik – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
It’s good