Stretch Project - Creating design-based thinking initiatives in gifted education (Expression of Interest)

When
04 Feb 2022
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
Catholic Education Office or The Precinct Conference Centre, Thebarton

Registration

Expression of Interest

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Expression of Interest

Stretch Project - Creating design-based thinking initiatives in gifted education

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The project will be led by Dr Rebecca D.Napier, Gifted Education Advisor, along with a team of both internal CESA advisors and external experts in gifted education. The Stretch Project will enable teachers to design programs that are optimal for highly able learners within their individual school context. Schools may enter the Stretch Project at the novice, apprentice, practitioner, or expect levels.

COURSE INFORMATION

Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm
Intended for: Teams of school staff addressing the needs of highly able learners
Duration: Six full days during Term 1, 2022 - Term 2, 2023
(attendance at all days required)

Date/s:

Expression of interest deadline	4 February 2022
Term 1, 2022 Centrally located information Teams event	TBA
Term 1, 2022 Stretch Project Workshop 1: Discovery Phase	Friday, 4 March 2022 9.00am - 3.30pm
Term 2, 2022 Stretch Project Workshop 2: Analysis of Insights	Wednesday, 22 June 2022 9.00am - 3.30pm
Term 3, 2022 Stretch Project Workshop 3: Ideate	Wednesday, 14 September 2022 9.00am - 3.30pm
Term 4, 2022 Stretch Project Workshop 4: Evaluation and Implementation	Wednesday, 16 November 2022 9.00am - 3.30pm
Term 1, 2023 Stretch Project Workshop 5: Evaluate and Reflection	TBA
Term 1, 2023 Stretch Project Workshop 6: Reflection and Scaling up	TBA
Showcase Day for Stretch Project	TBA

Venue: Catholic Education Office or The Precinct Conference Centre, Thebarton

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

knowledge and confidence in gifted education
processes to identify gifted students
skills to differentiate and personalise learning for the highly able student
an understanding of the learning and wellbeing needs of highly able learners in their local context
an understanding of and initiatives to support learner agency

AITSL AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE

A strong commitment to this project will likely result in addressing all seven Australian Professional Standards for Teachers within each team over the six terms. These include the following:

Know students and how they learn
Know the content and how to teach it
Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environment
Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Engage in professional learning
Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/careers and the community

INTENDED FOR:

It is intended for teams of school staff addressing the needs of highly able learners.

FACILITATOR

Dr Rebecca D.Napier along with a team of both internal CESA advisors and external experts in gifted education.

For enquiry regarding the project please contact Dr Rebecca D.Napier on 8301 6817 or rebecca.napier@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Registration closed: 4 February 2022