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.
Jose – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Great information on how to differentiate.
Ivie – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was very long but I learned a lot. I wish it was in person as it was hard to focus and I had to take multiple breaks.
NiTeria – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I think this course was very helpful.
Catherine – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the examples of topics and resources provided.
Richelle – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great filled with a lot of great information.
Ana – CANUTILLO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a very comprehensive, easy to follow along course, that gives great sites that are useful in the class.
Stephanie – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
I like the course. I just feel like there is a LOT of information. There may be a need to streamline it a bit. As far as the online course, it is difficult to sit and listen to something for so long without much interaction.
Oscar – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Course helps us add different approaches to our teaching.
Julian – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Allison – CLEBURNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful and informative