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.
Criselda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It is lengthy, but very informative and gives really good ideas to implement in the class room.
Eusebio – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
No need for the reflective questions
Evren – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
good
Valeria – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Effective strategies are shared as well as ways to incorporate technology
Adreana – ZAPATA COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Roxann – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Jessica – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
it was informative
Kastaylia – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and strategies.
Gerardo – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the course. It offers many ideas that I can use to differentiate in my class. It felt a bit overwhelming but, I believe I can use at least some of the ideas to help all levels of kids in my classroom. 5 Stars
Rachel – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course, and especially liked the detailed explanations of all the websites used as resources. That was very helpful. I feel like I can more successfully help my GT students, and my class as a whole.