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.
Stephanie – LA GRANGE ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was good for learning some differentiation strategies and encouraging teachers to dive in and try it for the betterment of students
Lawanda – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Easy to follow and understand. Lots of great resources and ideas!
Saidie – NEDERLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with great examples of online tools we can use in the classroom with students.
Geneive – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I really did not have a clue on tiering and compacting. This staff developing really helped me to understand it and where to go from here.
Sarah – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
I feel like its geared toward other topics than math 90% of the time. I would love to see more math.
Linette – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
Alot of great ideas!
Lacey – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
I love the ideas and different ways technology was shown in the classroom. It was very informative and I loved the slideshow timers!!!!
Miranda – HILLSBORO ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Natalie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about different websites and activities I can actually use in the classroom for differentiation.
Jennifer – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative