Description
In this 1-hour course, Dr. Richard Cash shares several ways teachers can differentiate their lesson plans and give students more choice. With over 25 years of education experience, Dr. Cash knows the best ways to reach the minds of students and help them prosper in the classroom. The course offers numerous ways to differentiate the classroom experience for each student and gives examples on how to use them practically in class.
After taking this course, you’ll understand more about:
- Stations and centers
- Using choice menus
- Using learner profiles
- Using special interest groups
Other courses in this series:
Differentiating Up! Strategies to Challenge ALL Learners
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).
Melissa – BETHEL LOCAL (verified owner) –
I found the ideas helpful. I wish the handout included his entire presentation so I could have referenced it in the future.
MELINDA M – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas and examples to use in the classroom.
Marcus – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great learning experience.
Stacy – Ashtabula Area City Schools (verified owner) –
This one had so many ideas that could be tried immediately and across content areas!
Donna – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of valuable information on centers, stations, and choice boards.
tiffany – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course had good information, but I think it would be best for upper elementary or higher.
Janet – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
The entire presentation was great. However, I really enjoyed how the instructor explained the differences between the centers and stations.
Madeleine – NORTHRIDGE LOCAL (verified owner) –
I like the idea of choice menus.
Rachel – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Loved the concrete examples.
Jodi – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
Great activity models to choose from.