Approaches to Elevate the Performance of High Ability Students
Elevate your approach to supporting top-performing students with this full-day course. Designed specifically for teachers and educationalists, this course provides strategies to keep high achievers challenged, motivated, and fully engaged.
Seminar Overview:
During the seminar, we will explore:
- The Needs of High Achievers: Delve into the unique traits and needs of high-achieving students. Learn how to recognise their strengths, address their challenges, and understand what drives their success and enthusiasm.
- Designing Challenging and Stimulating Learning Opportunities: Explore methods for creating advanced learning experiences that push high achievers to explore new ideas and deepen their knowledge. Discover how to design tasks and projects that match their level of ability and ambition.
- Fostering a Growth Mindset: Learn techniques to cultivate a growth mindset among high achievers. Understand how to encourage resilience, adaptability, and a continuous love of learning, even when faced with difficulties.
- Enhancing Motivation and Engagement: Gain insights into strategies for maintaining high levels of motivation and engagement. Learn how to provide meaningful feedback, set challenging yet attainable goals, and offer opportunities for independent exploration and research.
- Encouraging Leadership and Mentoring: Discover ways to empower high achievers to take on leadership roles and mentor their peers. Learn how to create opportunities for them to contribute to the school community and develop their leadership skills.
Seminar Details:
- Duration: Full day.
- Target Audience: Teachers and educationalists in schools and colleges.
- Format: Interactive workshops, group discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Outcome: Equip yourself with practical strategies and insights to effectively support and engage high-achieving students, ensuring their continued growth and success.
Participants can choose to attend seminars in either Antrim or Newry. The exact venue details will be provided nearer to the date. Sessions will run from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, and lunch is included in the cost.
