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.
Natasha – HUNTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Maria – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
good ideas
Sarah – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Worth your time for professional development.
Blanca E. – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
This was an excellent course. Very useful ideas which can be implemented right away.
jennifer – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Brenda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved the different ideas and links provided.
Robert – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I would rate this course with five stars because it was very informative and gave many practical examples. Presenter was knowledgeable and delivered information effectively.
christine – ALICE ISD (verified owner) –
Great advice and activities to try.
Nick – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic! Great differentiating techniques and good ideas for resources.
Arturo – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful.