Differentiation in the Real World - Environment

$20.00

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Planning 1.1, Planning 1.4, Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.4
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Differentiation does not have to be just one more box to be checked off by teachers. But learning how to apply differentiation while planning lessons does take practice. In “Differentiation in the Real World: Environment,” Lisa Van Gemert gives teachers a vision and a plan for implementing differentiation in the classroom environment. With many easy and practical ideas gained from this session, teachers will find it a breeze to set up their classrooms in a way that meets the needs of students at different levels.

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SKU GIGU-376 Categories Gifted Guru, Instructional Strategies, Lisa Van Gemert, Planning 1.1|Planning 1.4|Instruction 2.1|Instruction 2.2|Instruction 2.4, T-TESS Tags elementary, Instructional Strategies, secondary, T-TESS

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Differentiation in the environment is about setting up the classroom in a way that facilitates differentiated activities. In “Differentiation in the Real World: Environment,” Lisa Van Gemert shows teachers that good ideas don’t need to cost a fortune to implement. Even in small spaces, ideas such as rolling craft carts and magnetic bulletin boards can be used to facilitate different types and levels of learning activities. In addition, Ms. Van Gemert addresses how to make the differentiated classroom a safe place for students to choose activities at different learning levels.

In this 1-hour course, teachers will learn:

Guiding principles and key ideas for implementing differentiation
Strategies for differentiating the environment in the classroom

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.

Additional information

Core Area	Instruction 2.1, Instruction 2.2, Instruction 2.4, Planning 1.1, Planning 1.4
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Gifted Guru
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Lisa Van Gemert
Course Content	T-TESS, Instructional Strategies

23 reviews for Differentiation in the Real World – Environment

Rated 3 out of 5

Laura – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner) – July 9, 2020

I wish she would have gone more in depth regarding creating lesson plans.
Rated 3 out of 5

Kari – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – July 10, 2020

Some good, practical ways to differentiate the classroom environment. Wasn’t the most informative class, but had a few good take-aways.
Rated 5 out of 5

Maribelle – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) – July 27, 2020

Interesting information
Rated 5 out of 5

Keith – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) – August 9, 2020

I thought this course was very beneficial to teachers at various levels of instruction. The pacing of the course was very good.
Rated 4 out of 5

Dezman – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) – September 11, 2020

good
Rated 5 out of 5

Christina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – November 30, 2020

I thought the course was very interesting and I was able to take a lot out of this session.
Rated 5 out of 5

BELINDA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – December 1, 2020

Excellent ideas and presentation
Rated 4 out of 5

Dolores – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – January 17, 2021

Very interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5

Rhonda – VAN WERT CITY (verified owner) – February 24, 2021

I felt there were some realistic strategies and applications that I could immediately use in my classroom.
Rated 4 out of 5

Roxanne – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) – April 5, 2021

Good ideas for differentiation. The course just needs to be adjusted to meet Covid-safety protocols. For example, having bins of activities for kids to work on doesn’t prevent the spread of germs.