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.
Lee – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
As a 6 hour update or instruction for new teachers a good fit.
Julia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It is very helpful to understand the depth of differentiation.
Eric – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great course. I enjoyed it.
Michelle – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great Information, little differentiation offered to teachers taking course
Lelia – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome information and great resources
Stacey – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
It was very thorough and easy to follow.
Lori – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Lisa provided a lot of useful info. to grow a teacher into a master teacher, including practical strategies and technology sites and tips.
Kathryn – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good course however, I feel as though it is geared toward the higher grades.
Iris – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Karen – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very Helpful and interesting!!