QAGTC CONFERENCE 2023
Gifted Groups: from Diversity to Differentiation
The QAGTC Annual Conference was held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 17 – 18 March, 2023. A thought-provoking and inspiring two days was highlighted with an excellent panel of keynote and guest speakers, complemented by a broad program of presenters and conference topics. Copies of the presentations are available below.
FRIDAY 17 MARCH 2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
9:15 – 10:45
Session 1
9.15 – 10.45
Dr Gemma Scarparolo
What can we learn from gifted students and their parents? Implications for practice.
11:15 – 12:45
Session 2
11.15 – 12.45
Susan Prior
Twice-Exceptionality and inclusive education. What do we know, what can we do?
1:30 – 3:00
Session 3
Dr Genevieve Thraves
Aboriginal Perspectives of Giftedness: What we need to learn from these
SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2023
CONFERENCE DAY
8:45 – 10:00
Keynote
Kyle Hattie
10 Steps to develop great Learners – Visible learning for Parents
10:30 – 11:10
Robertson State School: Diversity to differentiation
Acceleration at The Southport School: Research based policies in action
Planning for differentiation: Challenges and opportunities – Dr Gemma Scarparolo
11:15 – 11:55
Diverse gifted voices: What’s your pitch? – Sue Prior
Vive la Difference: Catering to gifted diversity – Barbara Mossman
IGNITE! A differentiated curriculum program for gifted students – Trishelle Grieves
12:00 – 12:40
Using Maker’s model to differentiate for diverse learners – Michele Juratowitch
STEM to debating: Differentiating for your class – Beth Hodson
Gifted Education In Australian Schools – Which models fit best? – Craig Haran
1:30 – 2:10
A titanic journey: Embedding G&T programs into school culture – Paul Cavanagh
Planning for extension: At year level – Christie Meiklejohn
What and who is giftedness for? An Aboriginal perspective – Dr Genevieve Thraves
2:15 – 2:55
Selecting differentiation appropriate for diverse learners – Michele Juratowitch
Parent Connect Session
Light years beyond their age: Responding to giftedness in the early years of learning – Gail Young
3:00 – 3:40
Diverse differentiation: Using ACARA’s content descriptions to support academic talent – Monique Werda
The power of collaboration: hearing the school, parent and child voices – Christie Meiklejohn and Dr Ursula White
Teacher planning session – chat to colleagues about what you can put into practice NOW.
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