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.
Amanda – WODEN ISD (verified owner) –
Enjoyed being able to work at my own pace. Lots of practical, useful suggestions
Zaida – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course. Very detailed and full of good resources.
Lana – GOOSE CREEK CISD (verified owner) –
There are some very useful ideas in this course.
Julie Joy – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
Its a learning opportunity. Its excellently presented and discussed
Dana – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
I loved all the ideas!
Danyelle – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
Good information, the tools and websites. are a little outdated
Kristen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Thought it had great points to consider for differentiation. Also gave some great websites to use for the classroom.
Nathaniel – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Stefani – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to navigate, informative and interesting!
Lisa – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
five stars