$50.00

Presenters: Judy Chaffins, Brian Krawetzke, Mark Suter
Core Area: Learning Environments 2.2; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, 3.3, 3.4; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.2; ODE Teacher Competency a, b, c; OAGC Lesson Design
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 3


Many educators understand the theoretical concepts of tiered lessons but struggle with actually implementing them. In this 3-module course, Ms. Chaffins will lay the groundwork for building tiered lessons using strategies from top educators. After taking this course, educators will be equipped with practical examples of how to apply tiering strategies in their classrooms.  

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Description

Tiered lessons are a way that educators can differentiate in their classrooms in order to meet the needs of each student. Many educators understand the theoretical concepts of tiered lessons but struggle with actually implementing them. This course from the Ohio Gifted Organization will help teachers dive deep into tiered lessons. 

In this 3-module course, Ms. Chaffins will lay the groundwork for building tiered lessons using strategies from top educators. To help illustrate these concepts, she has invited Brian Krawetzke and Mark Suter to share the lesson strategies they’ve used in their own classrooms. 

Educators will learn about:

  • Dr. Tomlinson’s differentiation methods
  • Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge 
  • Karin Hess’s Extended Learning Strategies
  • Practical examples of how to apply these strategies in the classroom
2016 Teacher Competencies: a, b, c
NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards: 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Judy Chaffins has worked in education for thirty-five years. She began teaching first grade and later became a Gifted Intervention Specialist serving third through eighth grades. As a Gifted Coordinator, she has coordinated quiz bowls, spelling bees, served as a liaison with a county-wide business/education partnership, taught a graduate level course on assessment as an adjunct instructor at a local university, and conducted numerous local and regional professional development trainings. She has been active in the Ohio Association for Gifted Children including serving as President, as well as many other leadership roles to advocate for the needs of gifted children. She made many trips to Washington D.C. and the Ohio Legislature to testify for appropriate services and funding for gifted students. 

Brian Krawetzke has been teaching Visual Arts in the Lima Shawnee Local School District since 1999. He is a 1998 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a B.A. in Art Education. He has studied art history in Rome, Italy. Brian has presented a wide variety of educational workshops throughout the state of Ohio. He has received numerous educational awards while his students’ artwork has been recognized locally, statewide and nationally. He currently teaches AP Art History, AP Studio Art, Drawing & Painting, Digital Photography, and Yearbook. 

Mark Suter has served as computer science, game design, and entrepreneurship teacher for over a decade. He is the director of a student-run business (Grit9.com) which provides web design services for area businesses. Mark won the 2017 District 1 Ohio Teacher of the Year Award, The 2015 Henry Ford Innovation Nation Innovative Teacher Award, and is an Adobe Certified Associate Educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. 

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46 reviews for Tiered Lessons on Steroids: Tried and Applied

  1. Ramona – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

    This course helped with blooms and DOK.

  2. Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    It was good for ideas. It included a lot of information that might be difficult to follow or remember without extensive notes.

  3. Katie – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner)

    I think this was a very informational course

  4. Heather – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner)

    Great out of the box ideas.

  5. Michelle – LAREDO ISD (verified owner)

    This was a great course that offered suggestions and ideas to expand student knowledge.

  6. Andrea – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner)

    It’s interesting to see how businesses can help students gain real world knowledge.

  7. Alyssa – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner)

    I liked the stories that the speakers told. I did not hear many specific strategies.

  8. Teri – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner)

    I really liked the information presented by the first two presenters and what Mark said was good too. However, I think that his concepts would work better for older students.

  9. Amy – WESTERN BROWN LOCAL (verified owner)

    This is great for technology teachers.

  10. Kelley – FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL (verified owner)

    This was awesome information for those teaching higher grades.

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