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.
Efraim – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informaive.
Araceli – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Fabulous course! instructor was very knowledgable and interesting.
Connie – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
It was very easy to follow. I like the ability to view the notes as well as the outline.
Jason – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
I love all of the websites and examples on how to incorporate this into a lesson plan.
Mikaela – Pilot (verified owner) –
Great course. Seemed like a lot was based on elementary but easily adaptable to higher grades!
Kristy – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
She presented the information very clearly. She had a lot of really good ideas that can be implemented into the classroom easily.
Jairus – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
I learned about a lot of new tools that can be used in the classroom, especially with technology.
Carlos – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Absolutely found it very interesting and helpful!
Virginia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
It was very interesting and great eye opening points. I absolutely loved it. The presenter is great at explaining everything. I would really enjoy attending one of her trainings in person.
KRISTEN – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
the presenter was engaging and informative.