Description
Ms. Van Gemert walks through each idea category by category:
Some of the ideas shared include the following:
- Emphasize visuals whenever possible
- Highlight key words in instructions
- Use hands-on demonstrations and field trips
- Utilize guided notes
- Pay attention to the format of assignments
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.
Deanna – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
CHERYL – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very infiormative.
TOMASA – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
I would rate it with 5 stars. I learned very interesting and useful strategies that I plan to implement in my classroom.
Ginger – Allen East Local Schools (verified owner) –
Useful info and strategies.
KERI – SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD (verified owner) –
Very informative for teachers with students who have dyslexia.
Julie – Gloucester County Public Schools (verified owner) –
Extremely practical tips that highlight the ease of implementation
LILIANA – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Not appropriate for my grade level.
Teri – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful websites.
Sonia – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative! Presented very well!
adriana – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
gives an overview of how dyslexia and gt come together