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This session focuses on defining giftedness and talent, emphasizing their measurement based on achievement in core curriculum subjects and the arts. We explore aims such as self-determination and self-regulated learning, and discuss practical approaches including personalized curriculum, mentoring, and professional development for educators. Additionally, we address obstacles like lack of recognition and feedback, while encouraging schools to develop their own curriculum adapted for gifted students. Join us to share strategies and insights on fostering a supportive learning environment for gifted individuals.
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supporting individual talent sessions breakout
Breakout Sessions Definition of gifted and talented • Gifted measured by actual or potential achievement in main curriculum subjects (top 5 to 10%) • Talented measured by achievement in the subjects of Arts, Music and PE (5 to 10%)
Breakout Sessions Aim • Self determination • Self regulated learning • The head, the heart, the hand (knowledge, empathy, action)
Breakout Sessions Ways to achieve aim • Learner profile • Curriculum • Learning environment • Academic, pastoral, personal and educational guidance • Mentoring • Teacher performance • Supplement curriculum for gifted students (intensive courses, extra curricular activities, projects, clubs, camps …)
Breakout Sessions Curriculum • Guided learning • Appropriate balance • Cross curricular teaching • Hidden curriculum
Breakout Sessions Teacher performance • Relationship to students • Readiness to change • Courage to try new ways • Recognition of positive contributions • Professional training & development • Network for sharing good practice • Action repertoire • …
Breakout Sessions Obstacles • Lack of recognition of talent • Lack of proper feedback • Time table constraints • Space constraints • Lack of training • Lack of time for team meetings
Breakout Sessions Open questions • Is it possible for a school to write its own curriculum? • How to change curriculum for gifted students? • How to deal with mixed ability groups? • How to implement mentoring? • How to organise relevant professional development?