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.
Savannah – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I am enjoying the videos.
MARY H – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great for better understanding differentiation
Lilian – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I think it is a good way to expand my knowledge on differentiation.
Lorelle – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I love the different tools that were shared.
Raechel – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Michael – Colegio Nueva Granada (verified owner) –
Great explanations as well as useful links and tips to apply immediately.
Joe – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter is very knowledgeable and well spoken. I love the websites for suggested use.
Hakan – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I would like my district to provide this type of training more often.
Alyssa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
This is an awesome course!
Omer – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO) (verified owner) –
perfect