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Dr. Gene Kerns and Steve Arnold dive into the latest research and evidence-based strategies for talent development across all areas of schooling. Many teachers may not be familiar with how expertise is truly developed, which can unintentionally limit both students' and teachers' aspirations. As a result, schools and classrooms often fail to be structured to facilitate growth for every student.
Instead of adopting a fixed view of ability, this discussion focuses on how teachers can create environments that promote deliberate practice—fostering high performance and ability in an inclusive and visible way that benefits all students.
The cover research on world class performance and break this down.
Topics include:
- Essential research covering the 100-year span of the study of expert performance
- The actual role that genes and innate talent play in our overall success
- The qualities of “deliberate practice,” heralded as “the most powerful approach to learning that has yet been discovered”
- Practical ideas on implementing the “science of expertise” in our schools and classroom
About the speakers:
Steve Arnold, Corporate Head of Gifted and Talented at GEMS Education
Currently serving as the Corporate Head of Gifted and Talented at GEMS Education, Steve has built a distinguished career in educational leadership, spanning Australia, the UK, and the UAE. He is deeply committed to empowering educators to adopt an open-minded approach to student potential, remain vigilant in identifying emerging talent, and implement evidence-based strategies to elevate performance across all areas of human achievement.
Dr. Gene Kerns, Ed. D., Renaissance Learning
Gene is a third-generation educator with teaching experience from elementary through the university level and K-12 administrative experience. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Academic Officer of Renaissance Learning.
With nearly 25 years of experience of leading staff development and speaking at national and international conferences, his former clients include administrators’ associations across the US and UK and the Ministry of Education of Singapore.
Gene received his Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from Longwood College in Virginia, and also holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Delaware with an emphasis in Education Leadership. He is the author of 3 books on educational topics.