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.
Samantha – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
This course was a great insight on how to work with students with different needs and levels. I will nne implementing these new skills into my classrooms.
Hector – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good resource.
Jesus – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I love being able to go through the course at my pace.
Martha – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was helpful.
Pamela – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course to help plan your lessons.
Brunilda – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Detailed and clear examples, great resources suggestions
Beatrice – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
Excellent
Maria – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was great and effective!
Elizabeth – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I found this course to be very interesting. I enjoyed how the presenter gave real life examples. That assisted me in further understanding of the content being taught.
Heidi – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
The course was wonderful. I was able to learn and gain many tips and tricks on becoming a better teacher for my students!