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.
Jennifer – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Dean – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
I didn’t understand how to use this in the classroom. It was 5 times too long and the most interesting parts were the websites the instructor brought up.
David – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting as it shows in detail various ways to approach differentiation.
Susan – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it and will definitely try to use what I learned today.
David – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent speaker and very knowledgeable.
Cristina – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa presented so many great ideas. Also, after 24 years of teaching, this is the first presenter that breaks down the concept of differentiation.
Kareena – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Very good presenter. Hands-on ideas and very practical suggestions.
Jolee – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Tons of useful resources and ideas.
Eduardo – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
yes
Maria – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Five stars. The presenter offers a wealth of instant classroom projects, etc. that we can do with students upon going back to the classroom.