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Teaching Exceptionally Able Students: an Introduction for Post-Primary Schools
Summary
The seminar:
- Examines and explains the concepts of exceptional ability and dual exceptionality
- Outlines how these students and their particular needs can be identified
- Describes teaching approaches and methods that will enhance the learning of exceptionally able and dual exceptional students
- Introduces the concept of metacognition and metacognitive strategies
- Suggests whole-school approaches to enhancing provision for exceptionally able and dual exceptional students.
Key Aims
The seminar is designed to assist post-primary schools in developing the learning and teaching of Exceptionally Able and Dual Exceptional students. The approaches outlined in the seminar are guided by inclusionary principles.
Format of Event
The seminar takes approximately three hours, including a break, and can include a subject-planning workshop.
Availability
The seminar should be requested through the Supports Scheme (In-School Supports) and the particular needs of individual schools briefly outlined on the application form.