Julia L. Nyberg

Julia L. Nyberg

Dr. Julia Nyberg is a Professor at Purdue University Global in the Department of Education. Dr. Nyberg was a K-6 classroom teacher and professional development expert in the United States and Asia before entering higher education. Dr. Nyberg’s research focuses on focus on curriculum and instructional design, gifted and talented students, and curriculum strategies to value, integrate, and culturally sustain populations who have been marginalized in education. Dr. Nyberg speaks at state and national conferences and provides demonstration lessons for school districts related to her expertise in curriculum design and differentiated instruction. Dr. Nyberg is the co-developer of the Home and Community Connections Model, an instructional strategy that integrates the student’s family and community into the curriculum. Dr. Nyberg serves on numerous professional organizations, including the California Association for the Gifted and the National Black Student Achievement Association.

Publications

Practices That Promote Innovation for Talented Students
Practices That Promote Innovation for Talented Students
Julia Nyberg, Jessica A. Manzone. © 2024. 271 pages.
Pedagogy for talented students is a widely discussed area in the field of gifted education. Much debate exists over the instruction required to meet the unique learning needs of...
A Cultural and Global Curriculum for All Learners
A Cultural and Global Curriculum for All Learners
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2024. 22 pages.
Classrooms are brimming with learners who demonstrate their talents by responding to interactions in a global world. These learners are astute at acknowledging global context and...
Creating Equitable Services for the Gifted: Protocols for Identification, Implementation, and Evaluation
Creating Equitable Services for the Gifted: Protocols for Identification, Implementation, and Evaluation
Julia L. Nyberg, Jessica A. Manzone. © 2022. 350 pages.
Given the importance of the development of intellectualism and the need to ensure equity and access to learning experiences, educators at all levels must be aware of...
Constructing Culturally-Authentic Differentiated Access Points Using the Content Imperatives
Constructing Culturally-Authentic Differentiated Access Points Using the Content Imperatives
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2022. 18 pages.
The need to create culturally authentic and specific learning experiences is a call to action that all teachers must answer. Current definitions of differentiation either avoid...
The Home and Community Connections Model: Shifting the Power From Teacher Differentiation to Learner Personalization
The Home and Community Connections Model: Shifting the Power From Teacher Differentiation to Learner Personalization
Julia L. Nyberg, Jessica A. Manzone. © 2022. 20 pages.
A major myth of gifted education is the idea that gifted and advanced learners should already possess the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in rigorous learning...
The Home and Community Connections Model: A Strategy for Creating Inclusive Classrooms
The Home and Community Connections Model: A Strategy for Creating Inclusive Classrooms
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2022. 25 pages.
The need to create inclusive classrooms is well documented in the literature. The use of inclusive pedagogies as a means to respond to the needs of all learners is also...
Creating Culturally Sustainable Literacy Experiences Through Home and Community Connections
Creating Culturally Sustainable Literacy Experiences Through Home and Community Connections
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2022. 26 pages.
The need for culturally and linguistically sustainable teaching is a call that all educators must answer. Current literacy practices focus on the teaching of skills and...
Instruction-Expanded Virtual Education Model: Shaping Cognitive Enrichment, Engagement, and Access
Instruction-Expanded Virtual Education Model: Shaping Cognitive Enrichment, Engagement, and Access
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2021. 23 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled school districts into virtual instruction with little advanced planning or preparation. This chapter deconstructs the gaps in the virtual...
Instruction Expanded: Culturally-Mediated Talent Development and Inclusive Access
Instruction Expanded: Culturally-Mediated Talent Development and Inclusive Access
Jessica A. Manzone, Julia L. Nyberg. © 2021. 26 pages.
The concept of inclusiveness encompasses more than just the integration of students with special needs into the general education setting. It involves modifying and reorienting...