Description
In this 6-hour course, Lisa Van Gemert, highlights the importance of differentiated instruction in meeting the needs of every student with a focus on gifted students. She presents practical classroom strategies and draws a clear distinction between differentiation and “more-ferentiation” (or simply offering more work to gifted students). This course includes practical applications and downloadable handouts.
Broken up into five modules, Ms. Van Gemert provides in-depth information on:
- Guiding principles and key ideas for implementation
- Tactics for creating an environment for differentiation
- Strategies for content (including depth, complexity and student interest)
- The learning process (including options for tiering instruction)
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Jo Ann – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This course had some great ideas for planning my lessons and making it a bit easier while keeping the different students in mind. I can use some of the technology ideas and I think my students would benefit.
Marian – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Edgard – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
lesson plan portion a bit much, otherwise ok
Eva – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It provides great ideas for teachers
Omisha – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
Very Informative
Maximiliano – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Does not consume much time and it is very informative.
Nargiza – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
It was Great
Brooke – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
it was great
Alfredo – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Sarah – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It is helpful