Moving from the basics to excellence.

This specialist course is available for teachers, coordinators and school leaders who have either completed the Growing Up Greatness three-day course or who have an expert-level understanding of gifted and talented education. This course is designed to take your knowledge further with a focus on reviewing and implementing school-wide provision for gifted and talented students, and building your school's profile as an effective provider of education for gifted and talented students.

This course will be a combination of theory and practical planning, covering the following topics:

• What does whole-school provision for gifted and talented students look like?

• How to make an impact in gifted and talented education at a whole-school level?

• Identifying barriers and exploring solutions to these

• Reviewing policy to support practice

• Roles and responsibilities throughout the school

• Communication and marketing for a clear, consistent and accurate message

Cost.

$180 per person OR $825 for a group of five. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us to negotiate a price for a group larger than 10.

Day 1: Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Day 2: Wednesday, 31 July 2024

This is the two day PART course.

Please contact the course owner MTU info@mtu.net.au to inquire about a course outside of Western Australia.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for schools, disability service providers, teachers, education assistants and others working with students or adults who have behaviour that is aggressive or difficult to manage. A team of at least 2 staff are encouraged to attend (at least 1 with a leadership role recommended), who will become the primary support group.

Due to the nature of this course, numbers are strictly limited. Participants should wear loose casual clothing and comfortable, covered shoes.

You will learn:

• Assessing and understanding student needs and utilising positive behaviour supports.

• Preparation of staff and the environment.

• Identification of triggers.

• Use of verbal de-escalation techniques, evasive techniques and exiting strategies.

• Process debriefing to review staff decisions and actions, consider impact on the client and identify improvements for future service to clients and protection of staff.

• The importance of workplace systems and procedures in the identification and management of client aggression.

• How student needs drive behaviour which may sometimes result in aggression.

• Prevention of aggression through preparation of self and the environment

• Legal factors to consider when responding to client aggression.

• How to predict student aggression using the Assault Cycle.

• Restraint definition, legal, ethical, technical and impact considerations.

• Post incident procedures – documentation, process debriefing and skills evaluation.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Strategies for this course are available here.

Cost.

$390 per person

Morning tea and workbooks will be provided. To keep costs down for this course we ask that you provide your own lunch.

A three day course.

Thursday 9 May, Thursday 20 June & Thursday 25 July 2024

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary (including GAT) teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of gifted and talented education. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

A separate one-day specialist course (Leading Gifted and Talented Education: Moving from the basics to excellence) is available for staff who have completed this three-day course and for those who have an expert-level understanding of gifted and talented education.

What to expect.

Cost.

$495 per person OR $2025 for a group of 5. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us for a custom quote for groups larger than 10.

If you are interested in this course but cannot attend the above Perth dates, you may be interested in our online G&T course, which can be done at your own pace! Click HERE for more information.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Tuesday 7 May & Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for primary teachers, Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a primary classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

Hosted by Ellenbrook Secondary College

This is a two-day course running on Monday, 22 April & Monday, 29 July 2024.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary English teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a English classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

Tuesday 26 March & Thursday 16 May 2024

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for teachers of gifted and talented students, coordinators and school leaders who want an understanding of gifted and talented education in order to design programming and strategies for advanced classes. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

What to expect:

Day One

• What do we mean by gifted and talented and what are the characteristics of these students?

• How GAT students are selected and the impact of this on GAT classes and teaching strategies.

• Underachievement (including twice-exceptional) and strategies to identify and manage this.

Day Two

• Designing challenging learning experiences for gifted and talented students, included questioning, differentiation, high order thinking, and assessment (pre, formative and off-level).

• Designing program options for gifted and talented students, including grouping, acceleration options, and compacting, mentoring and alternative options.

Cost.

$355 per person.

$1575 for a group of 5.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Tuesday, 19 March & Tuesday, 30 April 2024.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary Maths teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a Maths classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Thursday, 14 March & Thursday, 2 May 2024.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary HASS teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a HASS classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

Day 1: Thursday, 8 February 2024

Day 2: Friday, 16 February 2024

This is the three day course completed in two days.

Please contact the course owner MTU info@mtu.net.au to inquire about a course outside of Western Australia.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for schools, disability service providers, teachers, education assistants and others working with students or adults who have behaviour that is aggressive or difficult to manage. A team of at least 2 staff are encouraged to attend (at least 1 with a leadership role recommended), who will become the primary support group.

Due to the nature of this course, numbers are strictly limited. Participants should wear loose casual clothing and comfortable, covered shoes.

You will learn:

• Assessing and understanding student needs and utilising positive behaviour supports.

• Preparation of staff and the environment.

• Identification of triggers.

• Use of verbal de-escalation techniques, evasive techniques and exiting strategies.

• Process debriefing to review staff decisions and actions, consider impact on the client and identify improvements for future service to clients and protection of staff.

• The importance of workplace systems and procedures in the identification and management of client aggression.

• How student needs drive behaviour which may sometimes result in aggression.

• Prevention of aggression through preparation of self and the environment

• Legal factors to consider when responding to client aggression.

• How to predict student aggression using the Assault Cycle.

• Restraint definition, legal, ethical, technical and impact considerations.

• Restraint techniques that value and protect you and the student/client.

• Post incident procedures – documentation, process debriefing and skills evaluation.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Strategies for this course are available here.

Cost.

$390 per person

Morning tea and workbooks will be provided. To keep costs down for this course we ask that you provide your own lunch.

Moving from the basics to excellence.

This specialist course is available for teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want to lead others to implement and embed high quality gifted and talented education. This course is designed to take your knowledge further with a focus on reviewing and implementing school-wide provision for gifted and talented students, and building your school's profile as an effective provider of education for gifted and talented students.

This course will be a combination of theory and practical planning, covering the following topics:

• What does whole-school provision for gifted and talented students look like?

• How to make an impact in gifted and talented education at a whole-school level?

• Identifying barriers and exploring solutions to these

• Reviewing policy to support practice

• Roles and responsibilities throughout the school

• Communication and marketing for a clear, consistent and accurate message

Cost.

$180 per person OR $825 for a group of five. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us to negotiate a price for a group larger than 10.

Thursday 15 & Friday 23 June 2023

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for teachers of gifted and talented students, coordinators and school leaders who want an understanding of gifted and talented education in order to design programming and strategies for advanced classes. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

What to expect:

Day One

• What do we mean by gifted and talented and what are the characteristics of these students?

• How GAT students are selected and the impact of this on GAT classes and teaching strategies.

• Underachievement (including twice-exceptional) and strategies to identify and manage this.

Day Two

• Designing challenging learning experiences for gifted and talented students, included questioning, differentiation, high order thinking, and assessment (pre, formative and off-level).

• Designing program options for gifted and talented students, including grouping, acceleration options, and compacting, mentoring and alternative options.

Cost.

$355 per person.

$1575 for a group of 5.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Thursday, 1 June & Tuesday, 6 June 2023.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary Maths teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a Maths classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Thursday, 18 May & Tuesday, 25 July 2023.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary English teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a English classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Tuesday 16 May & Tuesday 30 May 2023.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for primary teachers, Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a primary classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

A three day course.

Hosted by Ellenbrook Secondary College

Venue: Ellenbrook Community Library

Monday 13 March, Tuesday 2 May & Monday 22 May 2023

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary (including GAT) teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of gifted and talented education. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

A separate one-day specialist course (Leading Gifted and Talented Education: Moving from the basics to excellence) is available for staff who have completed this three-day course and for those who have an expert-level understanding of gifted and talented education.

What to expect.

Cost.

$495 per person OR $2025 for a group of 5. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us for a custom quote for groups larger than 10.

If you are interested in this course but cannot attend the above Perth dates, you may be interested in our online G&T course, which can be done at your own pace! Click HERE for more information.

Moving from the basics to excellence.

This specialist course is available for teachers, coordinators and school leaders who have either completed the Growing Up Greatness three-day course or who have an expert-level understanding of gifted and talented education. This course is designed to take your knowledge further with a focus on reviewing and implementing school-wide provision for gifted and talented students, and building your school's profile as an effective provider of education for gifted and talented students.

This course will be a combination of theory and practical planning, covering the following topics:

• What does whole-school provision for gifted and talented students look like?

• How to make an impact in gifted and talented education at a whole-school level?

• Identifying barriers and exploring solutions to these

• Reviewing policy to support practice

• Roles and responsibilities throughout the school

• Communication and marketing for a clear, consistent and accurate message

Cost.

$180 per person OR $825 for a group of five. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us to negotiate a price for a group larger than 10.

The art of recognising, articulating and valuing differentiated practice.

In order to effectively promote and lead differentiation, school leaders need to have a clear understanding of differentiation and what it looks like in practice. They also need to ensure that pedagogical, administrative and logistical barriers to differentiated practice are addressed. This is a specialist course for teachers, coordinators and school leaders who have either completed the Growing Up Greatness three-day course Differentiation – The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students, or who have an expert-level understanding of differentiated practice. This course is designed to take your knowledge further with a focus on reviewing and implementing school-wide practice to cater for the full range of student abilities, develop teachers into quality practitioners who can differentiate in all areas of their teaching, and articulate to parents how they cater for different students.

This course will be a combination of theory and practical planning, and course objectives can be viewed by downloading the flyer. Participants are encouraged to examine existing differentiated practice and barriers to implementation before the course, and are welcome to bring examples of policy or practice to share or seek critical feedback.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Monday, 18 July & Friday, 25 November 2022.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for secondary Maths teachers (Years 7 to 10), Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a Maths classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

Please note the time is AWST.

What do we do when students are getting A grades, Stanine 9's or high scores all the time? While excellent results might not seem to be a concern, consistent high scores often give little information to students about how they can improve and set goals, do not build resilience, and do not show evidence of learning growth. On the other hand, how do we assess gifted students who underperform on assessments? Common assessments are unlikely to be appropriate for gifted and talented learners, and appropriate assessment allows teachers to challenge students, measure learning growth and build resilience. This online workshop will discuss how and when to design and use off-level testing, the importance of pre and formative assessment, designing challenging assessment and how to give feedback that is meaningful, measures against standards, tracks learning growth and values extended or accelerated learning.

Cost.

$20 per person

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a three-day course running on Wednesday 11 May, Thursday 16 June & Monday 8 August 2022.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in Australian classrooms, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary teachers, coordinators and curriculum leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day. All workshop activities will be differentiated for difficulty/confidence levels and area of teaching, and participants are encouraged to attend with a school leader or colleague from their teaching team.

What to expect.

Please note the time is AWST.

There are many tools that are part of a teacher's suite of strategies that allow them to differentiate for diverse-ability students in the classroom. Rubrics are one key strategy that when designed and used well, can free teachers up to better differentiate, to come away from relying solely on common assessment, make learning visible to students and offer meaningful feedback. This online workshop will explore the ingredients of a well-designed rubric (as opposed to a marking key), and discuss ways rubrics can be used with students and colleagues to improve differentiated practice, both within a class and across a year group. Participants are encouraged to have with them an assessment task that needs a rubric, or an existing rubric they would like to work on and improve. While rubrics are not appropriate for all types of assessment, come along to find out how you can add rubrics to your differentiation tool-kit, and make sure the rubrics you are already using are measuring what you intended them to measure.

Cost.

$65 per person or $290 for a group of 5.

A three day course.

Thursday 10 March (online), Wednesday 25 May & Wednesday 3 August 2022.

Please note: due to Covid restrictions the first day will be run online.

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary (including GAT) teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of gifted and talented education. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

A separate one-day specialist course (Leading Gifted and Talented Education: Moving from the basics to excellence) is available for staff who have completed this three-day course and for those who have an expert-level understanding of gifted and talented education.

What to expect.

Cost.

$495 per person OR $2025 for a group of 5. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Contact us for a custom quote for groups larger than 10.

If you are interested in this course but cannot attend the above Perth dates, you may be interested in our online G&T course, which can be done at your own pace! Click HERE for more information.

Monday 29 November & Wednesday 1 December 2021.

Who should attend?

Primary and Secondary Teachers

This course is appropriate for current and future primary and secondary GAT teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want an understanding of gifted and talented education in order to design programming and strategies for advanced classes. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

What to expect:

Day One

• What do we mean by gifted and talented and what are the characteristics of these students?

• How GAT students are selected and the impact of this on GAT classes and teaching strategies.

• Underachievement (including twice-exceptional) and strategies to identify and manage this.

Day Two

• Designing challenging learning experiences for gifted and talented students, included questioning, differentiation, high order thinking, and assessment (pre, formative and off-level).

• Designing program options for gifted and talented students, including grouping, acceleration options, and compacting, mentoring and alternative options.

Cost.

$355 per person.

$1575 for a group of 5.

Monday 22 November & Tuesday 23 November 2021.

Who should attend?

Secondary Teachers

This course is appropriate for current and future secondary GAT teachers, coordinators and school leaders who want an understanding of gifted and talented education in order to design programming and strategies for advanced classes. This course includes all aspects of the entry-level Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Modules (developed by GERRIC with DEEWR) as well as up-to-date research, strategies and time for practical planning.

What to expect:

Day One

• What do we mean by gifted and talented and what are the characteristics of these students?

• How GAT students are selected and the impact of this on GAT classes and teaching strategies.

• Underachievement (including twice-exceptional) and strategies to identify and manage this.

Day Two

• Designing challenging learning experiences for gifted and talented students, included questioning, differentiation, high order thinking, and assessment (pre, formative and off-level).

• Designing program options for gifted and talented students, including grouping, acceleration options, and compacting, mentoring and alternative options.

Cost.

$355 per person.

$1575 for a group of 5.

This module is part of the Gifted and Talented Online Professional Learning Series. It can be completed as a stand-alone module or as part of the series. If you would like to know more about the complete series please click HERE or stay on this page to register for just this module.

An overview of the basics of understanding gifted and talented students. We will explore the definitions of 'giftedness' and 'talent', including Gagne's DMGT model and examine the characteristics of gifted students, including how they learn, develop and thrive. We will also look at their complexities and quirks, and the possible impact of these on their learning, development and wellbeing, including introducing local and international resources you can access for further information and research. If you are a teacher or parent who is new to the world of gifted and talented, this module is the place to start!

This module is approximately 2 hours in length (including video content, workbook, discussion webinar and additional resources). The webinar for this online module is held approximately once per term at either 9.30am or 3:30 (AWST). Register and sign-in online to see alternate date options. Attendance at the webinar is not compulsory and you can complete alternative options whenever you choose, in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Cost.

$65 per person or $290 for a group of five.

The art and science of becoming a flexible and effective teacher of all students.

This is a two-day course running on Friday, 12 November 2021 & Friday, 28 January 2022.

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary teachers, coordinators and curriculum leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

What to expect.

This module is part of the Gifted and Talented Online Professional Learning Series. It can be completed as a stand-alone module or as part of the series. If you would like to know more about the complete series please click HERE or stay on this page to register for just this module.

Twice-exceptional (2E) students are those who are gifted and also have a disability or other challenge. These are students whose potential often remains undeveloped and for whom the school experience is extremely frustrating. As such they present unique challenges for educators and schools and it is important to understand their individual profile in order to offer the best educational options. This professional learning event will explore how to identify 2E students and how to best support their strengths and challenges in classrooms and the school environment.

This module is approximately 2 hours in length (including video content, workbook, discussion webinar and additional resources). The webinar for this online module is held approximately once per term at either 9.30am or 3:30 (AWST). Register and sign-in online to see alternate date options. Attendance at the webinar is not compulsory and you can complete alternative options whenever you choose, in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Cost.

$65 per person per module or $290 for a group of 5 per module.

This module is part of the Gifted and Talented Online Professional Learning Series. It can be completed as a stand-alone module or as part of the series. If you would like to know more about the complete series please click HERE or stay on this page to register for just this module.

This professional learning event is designed for primary and secondary classroom teachers and school leaders who are looking to better understand the profile of gifted underachievers, including key reasons for underachievement and strategies that schools and teachers can implement to turn this around. If you have ever wondered why you are not seeing the ability of a gifted child in your class, or are frustrated with students who do not seem to be fulfilling their potential, then this professional learning will help you to understand how schools and teachers can identify and work with students whose potential is yet to be uncovered.

This module is approximately 2 hours in length (including video content, workbook, discussion webinar and additional resources). The webinar for this online module is held approximately once per term at either 9.30am or 3:30 (AWST). Register and sign-in online to see alternate date options. Attendance at the webinar is not compulsory and you can complete alternative options whenever you choose, in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Cost.

$65 per person per module or $290 for a group of 5 per module.

This module is part of the Gifted and Talented Online Professional Learning Series. It can be completed as a stand-alone module or as part of the series. If you would like to know more about the complete series please click HERE or stay on this page to register for just this module.

An understanding of gifted education and the unique ways that gifted students develop and learn, is key to effectively catering for their diverse needs in the early years of schooling. This workshop will provide information about the characteristics of gifted children in the early years, and the impact of their unique profiles in a play- based environment. Strategies to cater for gifted students in Kindergarten, Pre-Primary and Year 1 classrooms will be discussed, including the option of acceleration.

This module is approximately 2 hours in length (including video content, workbook, discussion webinar and additional resources). The webinar for this online module is held approximately once per term at either 9.30am or 3:30 (AWST). Register and sign-in online to see alternate date options. Attendance at the webinar is not compulsory and you can complete alternative options whenever you choose, in order to receive a certificate of completion.

Cost.

$65 per person per module or $290 for a group of 5 per module.