Identifying Gifted Students
Designing a Whole School Approach Using Multiple Strategies and Tools

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This interactive and hands-on workshop focuses on meeting the needs of gifted students. Recent research (Jarvis & Henderson, 2015) shows that approaches used to identify gifted students in South Australian schools in inconsistent. A recent survey (2021) within CESA indicates that school marks or academic performance are used as the main approach to identifying gifted students. While school achievement is an important indication of giftedness, other multiple in school strategies are needed to effectively identify these students in order to better meet their learning and wellbeing needs.

This workshop will provide an overview of common identification approaches for gifted students. It will provide guidance on how to design a contextually appropriate, whole school approach to identifying gifted students. Multiple practical tools such as teacher identification forms for gifted students will be provided. Some of the challenges of identifying gifted students who are underachieving or members of cultural minority groups will be addressed.

COURSE INFORMATION

Venue:
24 May 2021, 4.15pm - 5.45pm

Room 7&8
CEO Conference Centre
116 George Street
Thebarton SA 5031

Self-serve tea, coffee, and biscuits

Please note that parking may be limited. Please refer to this map for additional parking options in the Queens of Angels Church car park.

INTENDED FOR

All Teachers in Catholic Schools

FACILITATOR

Enquiries about this course can be referred to Dr Rebecca D. Napier at 8301 6817 or rebecca.napier@cesa.catholic.edu.au

AITSL STANDARDS

Standard 1: know students and how they learn
1.1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and h ow these may affect learning
1.2 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching

Standard 3: plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
3.1 set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics
3.7 describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/caregivers in the educative process

Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
4.1 identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities

Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback, and report on student learning
5.4 demonstrate the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and modify teaching practice

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Monday, 17 May 2021

For further information regarding registration:

Ria Wong
Catholic Education Office
ria.wong@cesa.catholic.edu.au