Description
How do we reach and teach the “cool kids” so that they have an equal shot at their potential? Using current research and provocative examples, Colin Seale, the founder of thinkLaw, engages course participants in a meaningful discussion about how social pressure affects student achievement — especially for students of color.
In this course, Mr. Seale moves the conversation toward practical solutions, focusing on three main strategies for addressing this critical issue:
- Using active engagement to fight against gaps in social capital
- Shifting the culture by bridging the gaps for students and their families
- Laying out the rules of the game and helping students see their unique contributions to the world
According to Mr. Seale, when it comes to opportunities for our “cool kids,” it’s all about designing spaces that tap into the things that move them. He challenges course participants to make sure opportunities like this aren’t limited to a select few while providing the strategies necessary to make it possible to answer the call.
Josh – BOWLING GREEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Not much here
Stacy – BENJAMIN LOGAN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I love all of the Think Law classes! They are my favorite.
Richard – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting.
Michael – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Great speaker, great real world examples.
RODRIGO – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
great information provided
Steven – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
It was great.
Erica – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Erin – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This is a good course that allows us to think differently about our GT students.
Jeananne – Yellow Springs Exempted Village (verified owner) –
Diverse perspective to Gifted and Talented programming!
Samantha – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
great
Jose Alfredo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Overall, it was a good presentation.
Kristin – Napoleon Area City Schools (verified owner) –
Loved this course, as it is a problem we see often in the 5th grade setting.
Nayla – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I really loved this course!
Kelley – HUGHES SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I think that to reach all students you have to be intentional about knowing your students. Great tips!
David – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Great way to see how all students can benefit from critical thinking skills in the classroom
Dawn – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!!
Dawn – GRANBURY ISD (verified owner) –
I didn’t really get much out of this presentation. I liked the Michael Jordan bit about getting students engaged in analysis, but nothing else really stood out as an awe-ha concept. He made a lot of valid points, but it I was looking for new ways to get the cool kids out of their shells.
Jessica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good Information.
Orlando – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting. thanks!
Wanda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent Course
Eliud – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very insightful.
Estela – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Danielle – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it.
Lori – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I really like the way he explains why there is an educational gap and lack of interest with kids. The way he suggests getting students involved using their inate sense of fairness and justice is brilliant.
Rachel – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Great real life examples!
Linda – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Full of information!