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.
Scott – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Effective and fun strategies for differentiating for GT students
James – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good, comprehensive approach. The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content. The variety of resources available to differentiate was a great touch to the presentation
Shaylee – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It allows me to reflect on what I do in my classroom.
Alexandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to confidently differentiate for my gt students and my entire classroom and I am excited to try out and apply what is now in my tool belt as a new teacher!
Ryan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Amanda – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was great and informational!
Summer – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Love it! Informative.
Krystal – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful tools provided.
Alexis – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I learned a lot from the course, but it had some moments of wordiness.
Andrea – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course. If you have the time and disposition to really listen to it, you will not regret it.