Description
In this 6-hour course, you will learn:
- A breakdown of G/T terminology
- The neuroscience behind giftedness
- Why some groups of students are more likely to be identified G/T than others
- How to meet your gifted students’ needs and your classroom goals
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.
Felicia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I find the information most helpful and easy to follow.
Lucia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I liked that there are so many different categories with explanations with visuals as I am a visual learner.
Dominique – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative and interesting information. Some things that I thought I already knew, the course was able to elaborate on those ideas and give me more things to think about.
Michael – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
The program provides valuable insight on understanding some of the psychology of gifted students. It also directs teachers to websites with information that help facilitate instruction for the gifted.
Jessica – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Very benifical, you can continue to grow no matter how long you’ve been in education.
Ashley – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful strategies to use in the classroom.
Alyssa – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Amazing course, learned a lot. (:
Joy – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome course very informative.
Michele – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I liked this course because I leared about the latest brain research that teaches about how we learn to better help students look at learning. I also really like all the strategies that were given to help gifted students overcome some of their unique challenges.
Deborah – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The knowledge I gained from this training will not only help me in the classroom, but will also help me when dealing with my own children at home. I truly enjoy listening to Lisa speak!