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.
laura – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and updated info
Joseph – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Its great, just would like one that’s more adaptive to virtual learning.
Lorenzo – CANUTILLO ISD (verified owner) –
I like all the resources provided
Jami – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) –
Ms. Gemert was very engaging and provided many useful ways to differentiate. The instruction was clear and I liked the pace of the session.
Velia – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
wonderful and very applicable strategies
Michelle – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
great video
Elizabeth – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
I do not have any pre AP or GT students at this time. It was a lot of information, but it was a lot of relevant GREAT information.
I did not really want higher level classes for lack of experience, but i feel better able to serve their differentiated needs now. I am not going to rule those classes out when offered now.
Anais – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information and resources.
Jodie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This training was excellent! I learned a lot of different techniques I could use to differentiate for students in my class. In addition to that, Lisa did a great job of integrating a variety of tech tools and resources available to engage students and differentiate for more than just the gifted learner. I would definitely recommend this trying to others because the information I gathered from this training is truly valuable to all educators.
Cassandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Love the explanation that the presenter explained on depth and complexity.