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.
Gabriela – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really appreciate the wealth of knowledge that the presenter has on this topic as well as how she used it. She modeled everything beautifully. I really appreciate that everything was included in this presentation, especially grading and how to create classroom transparency.
MGina – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
informative
Jabeth – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It’s great!
Elias – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Fits our time frame perfectly
Agnes – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
THIS IS A GREAT COURSE FOR GT STUDENTS
Consuelo – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I like this course.
Sarah – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
great
Sonia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course. I learned so much. Thank you for all the resources.
Korina – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course that gives you in depth knowledge in how to differentiate in your class to have GREAT TEACHING in your class.
Pablo – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Delivery makes for good teaching.