Description
In this course, gifted instructor Karen Rumley teaches educators how to recognize common myths about differentiation and explores major elements of differentiated learning approaches. You will also learn how to apply principles of depth and complexity to differentiation and adapt instruction to fit specific learning environments.
In this 6-hour course, educators will discover:
- The basics of differentiation
- Examples of differentiated assignments
- Steps for implementing differentiation
- Differentiation myths
Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Karen Rumley is the past president of the Ohio Association for Gifted Children. She is the director of instruction with Kent City Schools and formerly a consultant with the Summit County Educational Service Center, specializing in gifted services and programming as well as secondary English language arts and social studies. She has coordinated gifted programs for eight years and is the past secretary of the OAGC governing and executive boards. She is also the co-chair of OAGC Annual Fall Conference. She and her husband, Eric, live near Ravenna and enjoy travel, reading, and training in Kung Fu.
Melissa – EASTERN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course.
Julie – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I wish the course had provided specific examples of choice boards and menu boards related to different contents. I liked the new ideas that were presented and could be integrated into the classroom.
Ryan – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
It’s very informative.
LoAnn – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner) –
Loved having such a knowledgeable speaker that provided many real life situations, ideas, and solutions to what can be a very difficult task for general education teachers.
Kim – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was very thorough and gives lots of ideas to use in the classroom.
Sarah – EAST CLINTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
I think it was good.
Amy – WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE CITY (verified owner) –
This course covered the basic on differentiation.
Andrea – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning new approaches to differentiate instruction for all students.
Emily – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner) –
This course included so much valuable information and the ability to interact with the course. I would definitely recommend!
Lisa – EASTERN LOCAL (verified owner) –
The content is good. I would like to see math examples used.