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.
Bridget – WORTHINGTON CITY (verified owner) –
I think this course was great. It provided many tips and resources and that you can easily incorporate into your classroom
PAULA – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I can in knowing the Differentiation but left with much more understanding
Alejandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course
Kendyl – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
It was a great course that gave lots of great information on how to differentiate correctly and successfully.
Vanessa – HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD – SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Its a great course with plenty of useful strategies and resources.
salih – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
good
Stephanie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
There were some great resources in this training! Will definitely be using many websites and tools.
Lisa – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of practical ideas!
Jose – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I think was and interesting course and explains how to access and use many websites useful for GTs
Meagan – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course with a lot of great ideas.