Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Differentiating the Curriculum
EDUC-40099
This course provides approaches for differentiating the curriculum for gifted and talented learners. These approaches are based on core-curriculum modifications that work within the regular classroom as well as in other settings. Attention is given to meeting the needs of a diverse group of students. Participants will learn to create a curriculum that gives students a solid grasp of the core material while advancing their gifted abilities.
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Strategies for Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom 1st
by Bologna
ISBN / ASIN: 9780100732100
How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms 3rd
by Carol Ann Tomlinson
ISBN / ASIN: 9781416623304
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/25/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Lisa Bologna, M.A.
Master Teacher, Educator in San Diego Unified District for over 20 years, Master's in Reading, GATE certificate, and a clear Multiple Subject Credential.
Lisa Bologna is a Master teacher and has been an educator in San Diego Unified School District for over 30 years, with 20 years as a GATE cluster teacher. She holds an M.A. in Reading, a GATE certificate and a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. In addition, she is a school site council member and a grade level team leader.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
Strategies for Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom 1st
by Bologna
ISBN / ASIN: 9780100732100
How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms 3rd
by Carol Ann Tomlinson
ISBN / ASIN: 9781416623304
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/22/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Lisa Bologna, M.A.
Master Teacher, Educator in San Diego Unified District for over 20 years, Master's in Reading, GATE certificate, and a clear Multiple Subject Credential.
Lisa Bologna is a Master teacher and has been an educator in San Diego Unified School District for over 30 years, with 20 years as a GATE cluster teacher. She holds an M.A. in Reading, a GATE certificate and a Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. In addition, she is a school site council member and a grade level team leader.
