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.
Caroline – SAN ANTONIO ISD (verified owner) –
I’ve taught for 27 years, and this is the best information that I’ve ever received for helping students with dyslexia. The presenter gives many practical suggestions that I can implement immediately.
Ana Lisa – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed the modeling.
Irene – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative and I love how the instructor provided a resource that we may use for our students.
Roslyn – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
This is a good course for classroom teachers who haven’t had much training on how to help students with dyslexia.
Maritza – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
good
Esmirna – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
great
Brenda – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
It gave me some additional ideas to use in my classroom.
Alain – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
good information in appropriate amount of time
Shannon – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very helpful. I work with students with dyslexia. All of the ideas and strategies that she presented are very helpful for students.
Kimberly – GEORGETOWN ISD (verified owner) –
Informative even though I was aware of most topics.