Course Textbook: Participants are responsible for purchasing the book
Sousa, D. A., & Tomlinson, C. A. (2018). Differentiation and the Brain: How Neuroscience Supports the Learner-Friendly Classroom
Competencies a, b, c, d, e
In this online, asynchronous course, participants will explore how educational neuroscience and brain-compatible instructional design can enhance gifted education services across settings. This practical guide offers frameworks, examples, and tools to support gifted learners by aligning differentiation strategies—including adjustments for readiness, interest, and learning profiles—with how the brain naturally processes information. Participants will engage in weekly reading reflections and peer discussions. Those seeking graduate credit will submit a final project.
Course Organization
Platform: Google Classroom
Pacing: 8 weekly reading assignments total
Expectations: Post a reading reflection using supporting details from the text and respond to at least two classmates weekly.
Final Project (required for those seeking graduate credit): Choose a collaborative strategy from the text, implement or model it, and reflect on its impact
Optional Graduate Credit: 1 semester hour through Ashland University, $225