giftEDnz
Owner: Mary St George
Group members: 110
Description:
We are New Zealand's first national professional community in gifted and talented education for:
- networking, supporting and learning
- sharing best practices
- advocating for diverse needs
- helping to increase understanding
- making links with international and national organisations
- providing a shared voice to Government and other groups
Our VLN group is mainly active around Gifted Awareness Week each June, and in the lead up to gifted education conferences and giftEDnz events. Group members are welcome to add content at other times, by asking questions or by sharing content related to gifted education.
You do not need to be a giftEDnz member to join our VLN group.
You do not need to be a giftEDnz member to join our VLN group.
Please also visit our official website at http://giftednz.org.nz/.
Brief description: An organisation for anyone with a professional interest in gifted and talented education.
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Group activity
- Tessa Gray added a new discussion topic Community engagement - a critical factor for success for gifted education
- Rachel O'Connell added a new discussion topic Catering for G&T in Otago
Mary St George updated the event giftEDnz AGM at Gisborne, in association with Tairawhiti REAP.- Mary St George updated the event giftEDnz AGM at Gisborne, in association with Tairawhiti REAP.
Group blog
Let’s Not ‘Throw out the Baby with the Bathwater’: A Challenge to the Debate over Streaming.
Here is an excerpt of a recent blog post by Louise Tapper.I think we have to be careful with the emotive hyperbole that is often attached to the debate over forms of ability grouping, such as streaming. Do we have to have an either/or approach to...The Ineffective Gifted Label, by Sue Breen
Why are we still fighting for equitable funding and appropriate educational opportunities?Ministry of Education Releases Revised Handbook for Gifted and Talented
By Tracy RileyThis week, 6-13 August, is International Week of the Gifted and is being celebrated by organisations and communities around the globe. In many ways, there couldn’t be a better context in which to announce that the updated Gifted and Talented...Gifted and Talented Assets -- Not for Sale! by Tracy Riley
By Tracy Riley...arguments against these sales provide some lessons for advocates following Gifted Awareness Week.Essential backpack items for a gifted learner. By Sue Breen
Along the way through your journey there are going to be those who understand you and are excited about the journey you are on. There will also be those who think the journey is the wrong one for you. Some of your ‘backpack’ items may help them...
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Group discussion
Community engagement - a critical factor for success for gifted education
Started by Tessa Gray 31 Jul 2014 12:46pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Tessa GrayKia ora tatou, everyone needs a good news story from time to time. So I thought I'd share this link to a progress story from Mangere Bridge School. This story illustrates how schoolwide capability for gifted and talented education (GATE) was...Catering for G&T in Otago
Started by Rachel O'Connell 20 Mar 2014 10:13pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Rachel O'ConnellHi everyone, My colleague and I are both working in the primary sector of an Area School but our roles as GATE co-ordinators involve us supporting our secondary colleagues. Are there any secondary or Area Schools in Otago who we could make...AGM in Gisborne
Started by Mary St George 14 Mar 2014 10:11am () Replies (1) Last reply by Mary St GeorgeWe're gearing up for our AGM in Gisborne. My flights are booked, and I look forward to meeting many of you in person. More info on the group calendar at /event_calendar/view/859108/giftednz-agm-at-gisborne-in-association-with-tairawhiti-reap and on...Blog Tour and Gifted Awareness Week 2013
Started by Mary St George 12 Jun 2013 10:56pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Mary St GeorgeHello, and welcome to all new members. Gifted Awareness Week is next week, and the #NZGAW Blog Tour has started already. See http://ultranet.giftededucation.org.nz/WebSpace/874/ for the blog tour,...The International Week of the Gifted
Started by Mary St George 01 Aug 2012 6:42pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Mary St GeorgeNext week, 6-12 August, is the International Week of the Gifted. We'd love to know how you're planning to celebrate it. Several of us will be blogging, ad look out for blog posts from some top international figures too. I know who has said yes. I...Are private and charter schools the answer for gifted kids?
Started by Tracy Riley 21 Jun 2012 9:13am () Replies (1) Last reply by Tracy RileyPoliticians always buzz with controversy, and I'd love to hear the debate around this statement from the Hon John Banks: "It is a shame that many of the greatest schools for gifted children remain closed to those who cannot afford...
Group files
giftEDnewz: The Online Newsletter of the Professional Assocation for Gifted Education
By Tracy RileyThis issue (volume 4, issue 3 2012) highlights opportunities for networking, supporting and learning with, from and about one another: The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children conference update contains exciting news of support from...
Group bookmarks
#NZGAW Blog Tour 2013
ultranet.giftededucation.org.nz - A range of blog posts to promote gifted awareness, written by students, parents, teachers and researchers. More posts will be added each day throughout Gifted Awareness Week (17-23 June).giftEDnewz Volume 4, Issue 3
By Tracy Rileywww.giftednz.org.nz - This issue highlights opportunities for networking, supporting and learning with, from and about one another: The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children conference update contains exciting news of support from the Ministry of...2012 Revised Handbook
www.gifted.tki.org.nz - The Gifted and Talented Students: Meeting Their Needs in New Zealand Schools handbook has been updated and is now available. The revised handbook outlines a set of underlying principles for gifted and talented education that are aligned to the NZ...Standing up or standing out?
www.worldgifted2013.blogspot.co.nz - Guest blog post by giftEDnz board member, Louise Tapper.Equality lie is stifling our kids ~ By Rosemary McLeod
www.stuff.co.nz - Opinion piece including the idea that failing to provide for gifted children in state schools means that only an elite subset of the gifted have their needs met - those whose parents can pay."Ratings may harm gifted pupils - principal" - news article
www.stuff.co.nz - Louise Tapper of giftEDnz is quoted in this article about the potential negative effects of league tables on students who are already "above the bar".
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Group resources
Dr John Medina - How the brain learns
Thought-provoking keynote presentation from Dr John Medina. Quote: If you wanted to design a learning environment that was directly opposed at what the brain is naturally good at doing - you'd design a *#@*&* classroom!Organisations Supporting Gifted Awareness Week 13-17 June 2011
The number and range of organisations collaborating to support Gifted Awareness Week is a clear demonstration that gifted education advocacy remains strong in New Zealand.He Mihi
Tuteira Pohatu 2009 Manawa mai te putanga o te kō manawa Ko te reo te manawapou o te tangata Ko te ihi te waimanawa o te tangata Ko te hupe te roimata te wai aroha Whakaāhurutia te iho wairua o te tamaiti. Mā wai e kawe te kaupapa, māu, māku, mā...
Let’s Not ‘Throw out the Baby with the Bathwater’: A Challenge to the Debate over Streaming.
Here is an excerpt of a recent blog post by Louise Tapper.I think we have to be careful with the emotive hyperbole that is often attached to the debate over forms of ability grouping, such as streaming. Do we have to have an either/or approach to...The Ineffective Gifted Label, by Sue Breen
Why are we still fighting for equitable funding and appropriate educational opportunities?Ministry of Education Releases Revised Handbook for Gifted and Talented
By Tracy RileyThis week, 6-13 August, is International Week of the Gifted and is being celebrated by organisations and communities around the globe. In many ways, there couldn’t be a better context in which to announce that the updated Gifted and Talented...Gifted and Talented Assets -- Not for Sale! by Tracy Riley
By Tracy Riley...arguments against these sales provide some lessons for advocates following Gifted Awareness Week.Essential backpack items for a gifted learner. By Sue Breen
Along the way through your journey there are going to be those who understand you and are excited about the journey you are on. There will also be those who think the journey is the wrong one for you. Some of your ‘backpack’ items may help them...
Dr John Medina - How the brain learns
Thought-provoking keynote presentation from Dr John Medina. Quote: If you wanted to design a learning environment that was directly opposed at what the brain is naturally good at doing - you'd design a *#@*&* classroom!Organisations Supporting Gifted Awareness Week 13-17 June 2011
The number and range of organisations collaborating to support Gifted Awareness Week is a clear demonstration that gifted education advocacy remains strong in New Zealand.He Mihi
Tuteira Pohatu 2009 Manawa mai te putanga o te kō manawa Ko te reo te manawapou o te tangata Ko te ihi te waimanawa o te tangata Ko te hupe te roimata te wai aroha Whakaāhurutia te iho wairua o te tamaiti. Mā wai e kawe te kaupapa, māu, māku, mā...
giftEDnz
An organisation for anyone with a professional interest in gifted and talented education.
