Increasing Rigor in the Secondary ELA Classroom

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Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2C; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3A, 3B, 3C; Learning Environment 4D; Data-Driven Practice 5A, 5C; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6C
Grade Level: Secondary
Hours: 1

When it comes to adding rigor to gifted instruction, many educators simply increase the workload of their gifted students. Education specialist Lisa Van Gemert says that this is an ineffective approach, and instead of focusing on the quantity of work offered, educators should focus on the quality instead.

In this 1-hour course, you’ll learn the best ways to increase rigor in the classroom without adding lots of extra work. 

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For many educators, the idea of adding rigor to their gifted students’ instruction means simply increasing the amount of work they do. Education specialist Lisa Van Gemert calls this a travesty and says that this approach effectively punishes gifted students for their abilities.

Ms. Van Gemert suggests that the best way to add rigor to gifted education is to focus on the quality of work rather than the quantity. This way, gifted students will be challenged academically without having to do lots of extra work.

In this 1-hour course presented by Gifted Guru, you’ll learn the best ways to add rigor to your gifted instruction.

The course is full of strategies you can use in your classroom today like:

  • Rubrics for rigor
  • Chart examination
  • The writer’s toolbox
  • Magical musical tour
  • Storybird
  • And much more

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. 

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81 reviews for Increasing Rigor in the Secondary ELA Classroom

  1. Rebecca – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –

    Great ideas and resources to implement rigor in the classroom.

  2. Beverly – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –

    This was a great course that offered practical tips and lesson ideas that could be used in the classroom tomorrow. I recommend this course to my colleagues.

  3. Stephanie – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –

    It was valuable to understand differentiation.

  4. Priscilla – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Once again, Lisa Van Gemert has blown my mind with easy to implement strategies to add rigor to the classroom.

  5. Kristin – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –

    This presenter was obviously very well educated (she told us several times) but was also very enthusiastic, fun and full of great and practical ideas for GT kids. This lecture was fast-paced, interesting and packed with good information.

  6. Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    I loved this presentation. She had many great ideas that made sense. She also included many websites that are free for students and teachers to use.

  7. Cynthia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Great guidance and wonderful knowledge regarding resources. Presenter was clear in explaining each resource and encouraging.

  8. Shelly – STRATFORD ISD (verified owner) –

    Wonderful ideas!

  9. Andy – Aldine ISD (verified owner) –

    A great training on rigor, what it is, and ways to increase it in the classroom. Do note the focus is on an ELA class.

  10. Christine – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –

    This course offered SO many great ideas and resources! I hope I can take more from this presenter.

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