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Education : GATS Newsletters

Gifted Learning is a newsletter produced by Mr. Chandra Handa in his role as Head Teacher of Gifted and Talented Education. You can download past issues of the newsletter by clicking the links below.


Issue 5, October 2009 (Download)
Contents:
  • Motivating Gifted Learners
  • A Model of Student Motivation
  • Student Motivation Strategies
  • Effective Teachers of the Gifted
  • Using Cognitive Technologies






Issue 4, February 2009 (Download)
Contents:
  • Vision for Gifted Learning
  • World of Cognitive Technologies
  • Metacognition and Grouping
  • Williams Model and KWHL
  • Motivating Gifted Learners






Issue 3, October 2008
(Download)
Contents:
  • Fostering Independent Learning
  • Student Leadership
  • Student Wellbeing
  • In Focus: Greg Wearne
  • Intelligence and Gifted Learners






Issue 2, July 2008
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Contents:
  • Fostering Creativity in Gifted Students
  • Synectics
  • Creativity and Visual Arts
  • What Makes a Truly Great Teacher?
  • In Focus: Sheila Pooviah






Issue 1, March 2008
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Contents:
  • Perfectionism or Pursuit of Excellence?
  • Curriculum Differentiation Strategies
  • Using Cognitive Technologies
  • Teacher Leadership
  • In Focus: Ian Lowcock