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Term 1 Presentation
By Penny Willoughby
Spot the Difference - A Practical approach to differentiation for Gifted Children
Thursday 18 March 20107.45 - 9.30pm
When I go to my Pilates class, the teacher gives us a huge range of options and encourages us to work at our own level. This is the standard practice for this teacher; not a special occurrence. Naturally we all work at our own pace and level because we all have such different needs. This is not unlike differentiation in the classroom. It needs to be the way we teach all the time and if done properly, will cater suitably for all students. This is readily accepted for children with learning disabilities and also needs to be implemented for gifted students. "Psychologists and teachers agree that the best learning happens when a student's level of understanding matches the challenge of new material." (Gifted Children in the Classroom. Accor Services, North America, 2004)
This seminar will address the following:
- What is the difference between real differentiation and what's actually happening in many classrooms?
- How can differentiation cater for gifted students' needs?
- What does effective differentiation look like?
- What are the basics of implementing differentiation in your classroom?
- How can a parent encourage effective differentiation for their gifted child?
If you are a teacher, this seminar will provide you with a better understanding of differentiation and some practical ways to implement it in your classroom. If you are a parent, you will learn how to identify real differentiation and pick up some hints for how to approach the school about the topic. A range of examples will be provided to demonstrate differentiation. You'll also receive a list of practical ideas for conducting differentiated lessons.
No prior knowledge expected.
Venue: Southern Community Church of Christ, Cnr Chesterville Road and Pine Street, Cheltenham (Melway Reference 86 J1)
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members,
Bookings essential (payment on the night)
RSVP by email admin@giftedsupport.org or phone Louise 9578 8068 (after 6pm)
Play in the Park
Primary Minds/Mini Minds
At Thomas Street South Reserve
Friday 19 March 20104.00 - 6.00 pm
Thomas Street South Reserve, Hampton (Melways Ref 76 K7)
Please bring hat sunscreen and snacks for your child/children. See you there!
RSVP: Please phone Liz on 9580 6939 by Wednesday 18 March. Call 0407 323 747 on the day if weather is bad.
Pizza Night
Teens & Tweens & Parents - All Welcome
at La Porchetta
Sunday 28 March 20106pm - 8pm
3 Well Street, Brighton, behind Dendy Cinemas (Mel 67 D11)
Three tables will be booked - one each for the teens (13 and over), tweens (10-12) and parents (younger children are welcome to sit with their parents).
RSVP: Please phone Louise on 9578 8068 by Wednesday 24 March or email louise.broadbent@bigpond.com