Understanding Gifted Children
Event Information
Description
World renowned expert speakers including:
- Prof. Amy Shelton (Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins University) (Morning)
- Prof. Albert Ziegler (Int. Research Ass. for Talent Development, University of Erlangen-Nuremburg) (Morning)
- Dr. Lianne Hoogeveen (Center for Study of Giftedness, Radboud University) (Morning)
- Dr. Niamh Stack (Scottish Network for Able Pupils, University of Glasgow) (Morning)
- Dr. Csill Fuszek (European Talent Center, Budapest) (Afternoon)
- Prof. Regina Connolly (DCU Business School) (Afternoon)
- Prof. Tracy Cross (Center for Gifted Education, College of William & Mary) (Afternoon)
Morning Discussion Topics:
Science of Learning
Academic Acceleration
Supporting the high ability child at school
Afternoon Discussion Topics:
Social & Emotional Development of Gifted Children
Building a Talent Support Network
Cyber-bullying and the Highly Able Child