I’ve got an Einstein in my class!

Joanna Conn Jane Turner

Herts Science Advisor Deputy Director Science Learning

Centre

To identify the characteristics of able scientists

To explore the features of provision for able scientists

Objectives for the session

In what ways are they gifted and talented?

Knowledge and understanding – good factual recall and explanation but also inquisitive and curious

Data gathering and interpretation – identifying patterns and evaluating evidence

Application of ideas – making links to differing areas of science, models and relevant experiences

Creative solutions – using creative thought to solve problems

Renzulli’s definition

Taskcommitment

Gifted and talented

Implementation

Analysis

PlanningContext

Role

Audience

Problem solving

Metacognition

Alternative Learning

Strategies for coping

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Potentialfor highintellect

Creativity

Aims for a programme for gifted science students

Development of higher-order thinking skills The use of more abstract concepts and ideas Time for creative thinking and reflection Opportunities to apply scientific knowledge Independent and reflective thinking Cooperative group skills to promote

discussion Leadership skills Opportunities to take their learning beyond

the curriculum

Elements of the programme Extension Enrichment Acceleration

Applying ideas to practical activities

Explore the scaffold of a lesson for the gifted scientist

Complete the scaffold Which features of gifted provision

are being explored? How does this fit with the regular

science provision? What are the implications for your

school?

Enrichment activities for science

Setpoint activities Crest investigators SEEDs clubs Nuffield bursaries Science and Engineering

Ambassadors Science visits/speakers