Description
In this 6-hour course, Lisa Van Gemert, highlights the importance of differentiated instruction in meeting the needs of every student with a focus on gifted students. She presents practical classroom strategies and draws a clear distinction between differentiation and “more-ferentiation” (or simply offering more work to gifted students). This course includes practical applications and downloadable handouts.
Broken up into five modules, Ms. Van Gemert provides in-depth information on:
- Guiding principles and key ideas for implementation
- Tactics for creating an environment for differentiation
- Strategies for content (including depth, complexity and student interest)
- The learning process (including options for tiering instruction)
Valerie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
It is helpful and breaks down information effectively.
Arlondria – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
Its Great
Cage – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Interesting content, well delivered.
Jordan – CARROLL ISD (verified owner) –
Great course on differentiation and compacting.
Reginald – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought the course was a lot of information but I was able to take some strategies from it.
Kristal – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
The content is very thorough and addresses many scenarios!
Manuela – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
It is a good course.
Ivonn – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Great information that I can apply to the classroom.
layla – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to use the choice boards, compacting, and technology as forms of differentitation.
Jamie – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Corse was probably very effective in person, it drags a bit in online format.
Andrea – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
It is a great course. If you have the time and disposition to really listen to it, you will not regret it.
Alexis – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I learned a lot from the course, but it had some moments of wordiness.
Krystal – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Very helpful tools provided.
Summer – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Love it! Informative.
Amanda – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was great and informational!
Ryan – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Alexandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to confidently differentiate for my gt students and my entire classroom and I am excited to try out and apply what is now in my tool belt as a new teacher!
Shaylee – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It allows me to reflect on what I do in my classroom.
James – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a good, comprehensive approach. The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content. The variety of resources available to differentiate was a great touch to the presentation
Scott – HPS – HOUSTON NORTH (verified owner) –
Effective and fun strategies for differentiating for GT students
Carolyn – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting. I felt like I still had questions.
Brittany – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was explicit and beneficial for my learning.
Alyssa – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I got tool I can use in my classroom.
Heather – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
This course was explained well.
Jocelyn – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This is very interesting and flooded with a lot of resources to choose from.
Leslie – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
A bit long but nice
Michael – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative.
April – CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
I learned great information and hints about differentiation
Gulcan – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
it was the best PD I joined this year. I got so many things that I am planning to use with my students. It was well organized, up to the point, easy to understand, full of ideas and resources.
Thank You A Lot
Rahmi – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
Question 3 on the Course Quiz is terribly worded.
Michael – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
Comes at a person very fast. I am online and do not have the notes.
Heather – TIPP CITY EXEMPTED VILLAGE (verified owner) –
This course was wonderful and Dr. Van Gemert is a wealth of knowledge! She gave such doable resources and suggestions and validated that I was already differentiating more than I realized.
Cortnie – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Amapola – HPS – WEST TX (verified owner) –
I think it is important for us as teachers to know how to differentiate our students and know what instruction and activities are the most appropriate for them. This curse was really helpful for me to know the different tools I can use in my class to differentiate my students.
Tabatha – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I felt that there were a lot of helpful and useful tools to help with differentiating in the classroom, not just for GT students but for all.
April – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Provided helpful information on providing differentiation in the classroom
Nadia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
The course was thorough and interesting.
Loraine – PALACIOS ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I really appreciate the plethora of application examples.
Sydney – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the way the courses were broken up so I knew what was being talked about.
Johana – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
great!
laura – SAN BENITO CISD (verified owner) –
great refresher
Rosanne – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
I found the suggested strategies to be both current and relevant.
Sonia – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesting and I learned quite a bit about the topics. I have taught adults most of my educational career and I found it relevant at different levels
Nytashah – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
This course has helped me deepen my understanding of how to properly teach and engage my gifted learners, as well as learners of all levels.
Janice – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
This is a great course with wonderful ideas but they mainly pertain to upper grades rather than k-2.
Maria – YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS (verified owner) –
It helped me utilize technology more in the classroom.
Olivia – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Just overall long presentation
Brandon – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
good course
Maria – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good pace and very informative.