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.
Edwin – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Marlen – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
5 stars
Raquel – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
I think the course is effective and very informative with differentiation.
juan – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
A very effective source for young and experienced teachers
Megan – FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Thorough explanation of differentiation–what it is, why you should do it, and how to put it into practice in your classroom. The presentation is clear and practical and filled with lots of “extras” (tools to use in the classroom).
Kathryn – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Alma – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –
This course discussed different ways in which one can differentiate and how to do it. It also gave links to resources that help with differentiation.
Edda – LUBBOCK ISD (verified owner) –
This was a great course! I know I will impalment some of the strategies this upcoming year.
Laura – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Well worth the time spent.
Stephanie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course. Thank you.