What participants say…

It has been a privilege to be on the course. I feel such a passion and commitment to making a difference for the gifted kids that come my way. Thank you for the inspiration.
- Sue Mercer, Wellington.

I have grown heaps as I have worked through the course with you this year … I wouldn’t have missed a minute of it.
- Meryl Leaming, Kapeopeo, Bay of Plenty.

I think every school should have at least one teacher do the course (or make it a school focus for the year and ALL staff do it!)
- Karen Newbrook, New Plymouth.

I hope all the other members of staff sign up for the next course. In fact I have already spoken about it at our latest staff meeting.
- Margaret Miller, Otorohanga.

It’s a lot of work, but well worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it has given me a much more comprehensive understanding of gifted children, gifted education issues, and lots of ideas to use with children in the classroom.
- Sue Bufton, Rotorua.

Value for money, this course was exceptional. So was the feedback given … This course is a “flint” to challenge you to think about and improve your teaching practice with gifted and talented students. It makes you reflect on what you’re doing now with G&T and then reflecting on what you can do better.
- Val Herbert, Winton, Southland.

A course that potentially makes a huge difference to the way schools cater for their G&T students. I have found it enjoyable and extremely interesting! It has broadened my view and challenged my thinking!
- Keryn Fikkers, Tauranga.

I would recommend it - interesting and practical, not theory bound. As a principal, my knowledge of the Gifted and Talented grew, as did my knowledge of ways I can cater for them in this school.
- Ian Hall, Napier.

It has been a great catalyst for me.
- Anne Wysockyj, Rangiora, Canterbury.

I came into the course knowing very little about how gifted and talented children functioned, and I can honestly say that I feel that I leave the course being a better teacher. I feel that it is not just the gifted and talented children that are gaining from my doing this course but all the children as I try and differentiate all the lessons to cater for different needs.
- Cheryl Hallier, Rotorua.

The course is truly beneficial for those interested in understanding the characteristics and learning needs of gifted and talented children. It covers characteristics, traits and intricacies of these children, and gives practical advice and strategies ... thank you for a really superb course.
- Alan Hacker, Bay of Plenty

If, like me, they had little knowledge of gifted education, I would say it is probably one of the best courses to consider because the practical emphasis helps cement the theory and that's its real point of difference. It not only challenges your perspective on gifted education but on education as a whole. I am a more focussed and effective teacher to all children because of what I learned through doing it.
- Janine Faulkner, Whangarei.

I found this course incredibly thought-provoking, challenging and rewarding. I am looking forward to trying out some more of your ideas.
- Tracey Wilson, Carterton.

Just as asking "the why" is meat and drink to gifted students, this course has been meat and drink to me. Having the opportunity to reflect on my practice, critically analysing what I do, why I do it and how, in such a rigorous way has been incredibly satisfying... Thank you for constructing and offering such a comprehensive course which I have no doubt will be just like a pebble in a pool - the effects will continue to reverberate through the practice of teachers and in the lives of students for years to come.
- Catherine Pittams, Auckland.

It was really interesting doing the case study as I had never done anything like this, in such depth before. It made me much more aware of other children I teach and the possibility of them being gifted. It also made me more aware of the ways in which children process information and their characteristics.
- Debbie McIntosh, Auckland.

This is the first year I have been working with G&T children and I have gained a vast amount of knowledge during this course. I am excited about what lies ahead for me and the children that I work with in the future. I am buzzing about what I am doing. I have met some truly amazing children and I believe that I am making a difference for them. Thank you.
- Rachael Strong, Waipukurau.

This course has given me a whole realm of knowledge I didn't have. I am a lot more confident in this area than I was, although I realise I am definitely still a novice! ... Thank you so much for this course. I have so enjoyed it! I love getting my feedback sheets and assignments back with all your comments on them... It's also been fantastic to be able to do this course on line.
- Rachelle Kilsby, Dunedin.

I believe that this is a course ALL teachers should do.
- Louw Olivier, Opotiki.

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