Identifying and Responding to the Educational Needs of Young Gifted Children

Event by UNSW School of Education

Young intellectually gifted children (early Stage 1 and Stage 1) differ from their age peers in terms of their cognitive and socio-affective development. Identifying gifted children as they enter school can be difficult and responding to their educational needs in a mixed ability classroom is often challenging. Finding a balance between the socio-affective needs of young children and their need for intellectual stimulation requires careful planning by teachers.

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Date September 2, 2016 - September 2, 2016
Time 9:00am - 4:00pm

In this course you will explore:

  • Using standardised tests and checklists to identify young gifted children
  • Evidence-based classroom practices that are appropriate for use in the K-2 classroom
  • Exemplary curriculum materials for gifted children in K-2
  • Aspects of subject and full grade acceleration relevant to K-2 children

Speakers and presenters

Presented by Dr Rosalind Walsh
Rosalind holds an MEd from the University of New South Wales specialising in gifted education. She was the manager of the Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC) at UNSW for 10 years. Rosalind has worked with teachers around Australia at primary and secondary levels, as well as teaching in UNSW and Macquarie University’s preservice teacher training in gifted education for over 10 years. Rosalind is currently undertaking PhD study at Macquarie University researching successful interventions for gifted children in prior to school settings.

Cost per attendee

Cost: $250 - includes lunch & light refreshments