Unit 16 Support gifted and talented learners

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

Unit aim-This unit provides the knowledge, understanding and skills to support gifted and talented learners. It requires demonstration of competence in supporting planning and delivery of learning

programmes and activities to meet the personalised learning needs of learners. It also involves

supporting learners to evaluate their learning strategies and achievements and plan future learning.

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