Description
Our world is differentiated. We don’t expect the doctor to give every patient the same treatment regardless of their ailment, or that everyone will wear the same shoe size. Yet we often try to squeeze our students into uniform patterns of learning. Differentiating content helps students connect with learning goals in a way that is appropriate to their needs.
In this 1-hour course, teachers will learn how to differentiate content using:
- Pre-assessment activities
- Depth and complexity icons
- Student interest
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.
Garrett – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This is a difficult technique to utilize effectively. Lisa explains it in a very unique and easy way to understand.
Abrah – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course
Deborah – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of good information
Keith – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Course is well organized. Provides excellent real-world examples of how to differentiate content.
NANCY Y – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent course! I received a better understanding on how to differentiate instructions with my students and how to identify what groups to put them in.
Josefina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Great course, really helped me learn about how to use the icons and how to differentiate in my classroom .
iliana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Well explained and great examples used.
BELINDA – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed learning about differentiation in the real world content wise.
Carolina – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the course. It has very interesting information.
Neena – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
Some new ideas to follow.