Unit 316 Support gifted and talented learners

Level: 3 Credit value: 4 NDAQ number: R/601/7723

Outcome 1 Understand the needs of gifted and talented

learners

 

1.1 explain the particular gifts or talents of learners in the setting

 

1.2 analyse the additional learning needs of gifted and talented learners in the setting

 

1.3 identify sources of support for gifted and talented pupils:

a) within the setting

b) outside of the setting.

Outcome 2 Contribute to planning learning programmes for

gifted and talented learners

 

2.1 use knowledge of the learners and curriculum to contribute to planning learning programmes to

meet the personalised learning needs of gifted and talented learners

 

2.2 work with others to identify acceleration, extension and enrichment activities to meet the

needs of gifted and talented learners in the setting

 

2.3 develop learning activities based on the planned learning objectives to:

a) add breadth and depth

b) accelerate the pace of learning

c) develop higher order learning skills

d) promote independent learning

e) support reflection and self-evaluation

f) maintain learners’ motivation and interest

 

2.4 select and prepare learning resources relevant to:

a) the learners’ needs, interests and abilities

b) the enriched teaching and learning objectives

Outcome 3 Support learning activities for gifted and talented

learners

 

3.1 demonstrate a range of strategies for ensuring the active participation of gifted and

talented learners in learning activities

 

3.2 work in partnership with learners to support the learning process

 

3.3 support learners in evaluating the extent to which the learning activities enabled them to meet

their learning objectives

 

3.4 support learners to evaluate their learning strategies and achievements and plan future learning

 

3.5 provide information to learners about other opportunities for developing their particular

gifts or talents

 

Notes for guidance

Gifted learners:

learnerswho have exceptional academic abilities

Talented learners:

learnerswho have exceptional abilities in art and design, music, PE or in sports or performing arts such as dance and drama

Others:

peoplewithin and outside the setting who can help in identifying gifted and talented learners and acceleration, extension and enrichment activities appropriate to their needs and abilities, eg:

• learnersand their families

• subjectspecialists in the setting

• subject specialists from the next stage of education eg.secondary or FE/HE

• localbusiness people

• undergraduateand postgraduate students

Acceleration: is provided by extending the ‘pitch’ of learning objectives to those expected of older learners or introducing objectives from later years.

Extension: involves working in greater depth, with increasing complexity, subtlety or abstraction.

Enrichment: is about applying skills and understanding to a wider range of problems, including unfamiliar contexts, and bringing together different strands of the subject or curriculum area.

Learning resources:

materials, equipment (including ICT), software, books and other written materials (eg. handouts, worksheets), DVDs, etc. that are required to support teaching and learning

Strategies for ensuring the active participation of gifted and talented learners in learning activities, eg:

• providing information, guidance and support

• using challenging questions to extend learners’ thinking and engagement with the learning

process

• providing opportunities for learners to negotiate learning objectives

• encouraginglearners to make decisions about the methods they will use to achieve learning

objectives

• encouraginglearners to collaborate in achieving learning objectives

• encouraginglearners to reflect on what they have achieved and what they could do next

Other opportunities for developing particular gifts or talents: eg;

• extra-curricularactivities provided by the setting

• community-basedactivities

• local, regional and national clubs and interest groups