Description
Small group instruction is a powerful tool to include in your teaching toolbox, but too few teachers have received training in how to implement it successfully in their classrooms.
In this course from Lisa Van Gemert, you will learn to use small group instruction in a way that your students will embrace and even look forward to. Ms. Van Gemert walks you through how to do each of the following:
- Lead by example when it comes to group learning.
- Make intentional decisions about whether to use small group whole group instruction for any learning experience.
- Teach students the skills required to work successfully in a small group, such as listening well, using clear and concise speech, coming to consensus, sharing reasoning, taking turns, and making time for self-reflection.
- Divide students into groups based on strengths and ensure students are only responsible for and graded on their own work, not the work of others.
- Implement ideas that will take small group learning to the next level.
Lizette – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very Interesting!
Priscella – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great training on grouping students
Ana – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I learned some very easy to implement and powerful skills.
Marie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the presentation. Many ideas were discussed that I would like to attempt in my classroom.
Carmen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because the ideas presented were very practical and can be implemented right away.
Sandra – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good information!!
Debbie – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
There are some tools for getting small groups set up in the classroom. I like the analogies that she uses.
Nancy – Private Pay (verified owner) –
This course is a much-needed course that helps you to understand small group. When and why to use them and how to use them.
Richard – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner) –
Definitely a useful resource if a teacher has not used grouping very much or has not found success with grouping in their classroom. Lots of ideas to take and use are presented.
Paula – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Good course overall about groups and the group dynamics and ideas to make them successful.
Teresita – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful.
Ronald – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
She was fantastic. I really liked the way she presented the material and she kept me engaged throughout the presentation.
Marsha – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very good ideas on how to get students to work together in groups & your expectations as a teacher.
Katherine – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Made me see the bigger picture to what it means to having small groups in my classroom.
Penny – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
I definitely want to try some small groups. I have been given many options and the questions to ask myself to decide which type of group to use. I have also been given the benefits that the students gain by working in small groups.
Vicki – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course. I have been struggling with my small groups, and this covers all the details. Also, the resources are fantastic.
Monica – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course gave me an idea on how to test students collaboratively as well as find a way to have students work effectively in groups.
Limbania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great speaker, very knowledgeable.
Carmen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas were [resented
Angela – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this course. It provided me with valuable information about small grouping, which I am always fearful of, that I can implement in steps and evaluate the what works best in my classroom. The information was easy to understand and view. Thank you. I am more willing to try grouping with my classes now that I have simple strategies to use.
Daniel – Private Pay (verified owner) –
Great course, and geared toward HS. She has a nice balance between discussing when to group and how to group and providing resources.
Deborah – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Good ideas about groups
Stephen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
she was thought provoking
Audrey – Region 17 ESC (verified owner) –
It was enjoyable and informative.
Gabriela – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course, there are many take aways that you can apply in your classroom.
Angelita – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful to me because it taught me things to look at before grouping.
Diana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This session gave a great overview on how to implement certain strategies to use for small group instruction in your classroom.
Gayle – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was ok but a lot of information.
Garrett – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a huge concept to understand. Thank you for this resource!
Laura – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Loved it! Hope to be brave and try more of this in my classroom!
Patricia – HUMBLE ISD (verified owner) –
After this PD, I truly feel more confident in my ability to use small group instruction. I want to expand use of this strategy even in my larger classes.
Marie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked it although there was difficulty in the audio. Sometimes it would freeze or overlap.
Belinda – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
excellent ideas!
Maria Luisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I liked it but had trouble with the video. It kept freezing. However, I particularly liked the idea of having the AP students collaborate on a test.
Cristen – Private Pay (verified owner) –
There were techniques I’d never considered..
Rachel – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
These strategies would be very helpful to first year teachers to hear.
Johnna – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas about small group work.
Kelly – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I like her calm attitude and real world advice.
Rachel – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
This was a useful course, presented well with real life examples. The presenter was well organized and shared useful links, tips, and quality considerations.
Alma – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Jeannie – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent ideas and great presenter.
Courtney – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This was a great break down on how to facilitate successful and and enriching groups in the classroom.
REBECCA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Great ideas for intentional grouping.
MARIANELA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Interesting information
Maricela – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
great ideas to use in groups
Karla – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Lots of information, great way to understand small group instruction.
Timothy – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
good information
Daphne – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
IIf you have never considered working in small group, then this is a good course to watch.
Martin – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Good pointers on organizing students into groups.
MARTHA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
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