Description
What if AP classrooms are not actually geared toward meeting the needs of gifted students? Differentiation is the key to engaging students across the learning spectrum, especially in the AP classroom; but many AP teachers avoid differentiating because they have false beliefs about how to use it, and how it can benefit their advanced learners.
In this 1-hour course, tackle the top three myths about differentiation:
- Colleges do not differentiate instruction
- Pre-AP and AP classes are already leveled and do not require differentiation
- Differentiation is meant to close performance gaps for struggling learners (or specifically for SPED classes)
Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.
Presenter Bio
Carrie Simpson, Ph.D., has served as an educator, instructional specialist, professor, and consultant. Her areas of expertise include differentiated instruction, gifted education, special education, staff development, curriculum construction, lesson design, and literary studies. She teaches for UT-Dallas, Richland College, consults for area school districts, and presents for Pieces of Learning.
Tannesha – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
Wonderful information!
Juan – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
It is was a great course.
Lizet – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
The course was interesting and educational.
Lauren – FT HANCOCK ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Pamela – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
This is an excellent resource to help a teacher in Special Education, Regular Education or in Gifted and Talanted.
Emily – NEW BREMEN LOCAL (verified owner) –
The course was informative but lacked direct applicatoin to the classroom.
Karla – AUSTIN ISD (verified owner) –
She presented the information in a clear, concise and interesting way. It was very helpful.
Shawn – FABENS ISD (verified owner) –
Informative