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.
Kimberly – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
The course is packed full of ideas, links and so much information. I might be a bit overloaded at this point, but I am so excited to have many resources available to me.
Megan – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
I wish there was a way to differentiate training. Ex: taking a pre-assessment and then only taking the courses/modules you need. The speaker is excellent though and you do get a lot of information. That just can sometimes be overwhelming. When you go to explore the tool that is suggested it pauses the module which means you cant explore the tool while she is talking about it.
Alicia – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the websites that she presenter shared to use in with students.
Ruben – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
A very good course on differentiating.
Laura – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Great! A lot of practical, easily replicable strategies to use within the classroom!
RAquel – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
excellent information! strongly recommend.
Gina – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
I have a better understanding of tiering and compacting.
Liza – LA FERIA ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative about differentiation and gave great examples of how teachers can differentiate in their classrooms.
Ashley – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the pace and content of the course.
Cathy – LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD (verified owner) –
I always look for this presenter. I find her very helpful.