DSA Game Plan: Online Parenting Talk (Feb 2021)

DSA Game Plan: Online Parenting Talk (Feb 2021)

Parenting Talk via Zoom, 7.30-8.30pm

Redeem a complimentary $10 book voucher that can be used to purchase GATE books.

Looking to secure your DSA offers from TOP schools like NUS High and RI? Sign up for our talk and learn how to avoid the pitfalls of DSA!

HIGHLIGHTS

• DSA Game Plan: from interview to domain talent development
• Avoid the common mistakes most parents made
• Is Math Olympiad the only way to DSA
• Route to DSA through English, Science, and leadership
• Interpretation of MOE’s new direction for DSA
• Real life case studies and blue ocean strategies

DSA is getting more and more popular in the recent years. It’s THE way to manage the risk of PSLE, and provides an alternative path for children with unbalanced subject scores (weaker at one or two PSLE subjects). Over the past 6 years, many GATE Alumni have achieved success at DSA to their dream IP schools, mainly RI, HCI, RGS, NYGH, NUSH. During our parenting talk, our directors will share our experience and useful tips about DSA based on the new direction of MOE and real life case studies.

Online Parenting Talk Ticket Fee: $10

Register now and get a FREE $10 book voucher.

Present your Eventbrite ticket/ or email confirmation at our branches (Bukit Timah Plaza, Katong V mall) to redeem a complimentary $10 book voucher that can be used to purchase GATE books. (until 30 June 2021)

Lost with Smart Kids (Nov 2020)

Feeling Lost with Smart Kids? (19 Nov 2020)

Book Launch cum Parenting Talk via Zoom, 7.30-8.30pm

Who are the gifted children? Nature or nurture?

Though gifted education programmes have been established for more than half a century in many countries (Israel, U.S., New Zealand, Singapore and several other developed countries), there are still many myths about gifted education which perplex many parents from time to time. Very few researches have been done within our Asian context.

GATE has been working with gifted children in Singapore and the region (Hong Kong & Shanghai) for nearly a decade, and conducted our research based on real life case studies of gifted students in the region. With much enthusiasm and elation, we are going to launch our new book “Intellectually Off the Charts – Case Studies of Gifted Children in Singapore” which is the first book to focus on the gifted children and education in Asia, particularly in Singapore.

Join us for this official book launch and our signature talk on Gifted Education with real life cases and practical advice, by our expert panel based on the Singapore education system.

Interesting topics covered:

• Characteristics of the gifted

How to identify and determine if my kids are gifted/advanced learners?

• IQ test and achievement assessment for pre-schoolers

What are the internationally recognized IQ tests? How is the IQ test like? How to interpret an IQ test report?

• Misconceptions of being gifted

Is gifted education equivalent to accelerated learning? What is the most effective parenting style? Why do some gifted children fail to become successful adults? Are there any strategies proven by research to transform the gift into success?

• Uniquely Singapore – Let’s Talk about GEP

What are the GEP selection tests all about? Shall we prepare our children for GEP? Does high IQ guarantee GEP? GEP means smooth sailing for PSLE?

Entrance fee: $10 (GATE parents), $15 (public)

Register now and get a FREE copy of our book (worth SGD19.90)

A FREE copy of our book (worth SGD19.90) will be given to all attendees . Collection at our branches (Bukit Timah Plaza, Katong V mall) from 11 Nov 2020.

Myths About Preschool Gifted Education (Sep 2018)

Myths About Preschool Gifted Education (Sep 2018)

Open House at 46 Limau Garden (Upper East Coast) 23 Sep 2018 3-5pm 

During our parenting workshop for preschool parents, we are going to adopt a candid Q&A style presentation which will disprove myths and address questions raised about preschool gifted education. We will discuss with parents about the following:
• Characteristics of the gifted
• IQ profiling assessment for pre-schoolers
• Misconceptions of being gifted
• Education options for high ability pre-schoolers
• GATE Junior’s pedagogical approach for gifted pre-schoolers

Lost with Smart Kids (July 2018)

Lost with Smart Kids (15 July 2018)

Parenting Talk 

With the growing number of education options available, many parents are confused and lost.  This is particularly so for parents with children who are intellectually advanced. They may face the following dilemmas:

Dilemma 1: GEP vs. PSLE

Shall we just focus on PSLE instead of selecting the GEP curriculum? What do GEP pupils learn? Is it very demanding? Will GEP affect my child’s PSLE result? How will GEP benefit my child and optimise his/her advanced intellect?

Dilemma 2: IQ vs. GEP

My child is a Mensa junior member with high IQ, will he pass the GEP test? How is the GEP selection process like?  Is it reliable? Do I need to prepare my child for GEP test?

Dilemma 3: PSLE v.s DSA

How difficult is to go into top secondary schools by DSA? Is DSA a good option for my child? Who should apply for DSA? How do the schools select DSA students? How do I prepare my child for the DSA?

Dilemma 4: Skipping level or to remain

Shall we let our intellectually advanced children skip level? What is the probability for early admission to P1? What can we do if our child is bored in school?

Dilemma 5: Singapore education system or International school system?

Which school system suits our children? What is the difference between A level and IB? What is IP, AP, SAT and ACT?

At Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), we have worked with a few thousand high ability learners and their parents on different areas, from GEP, PSLE, DSA to college application.  In this parenting workshop, we will share our experience and tips with our GATE parents and guests.

Myths About Preschool Gifted Education (March 2018)

Myths About Preschool Gifted Education (March 2018)

Parenting Talk cum Open House

Despite the extensive development of gifted education programmes,  myths about preschool gifted education still stay prevalent today. Coming up on 11 March 2018, our gifted education practitioners will present a parenting workshop for preschool parents amongst the lush greenery at Dempsey Hill. Our speakers are going to adopt a candid Q&A style presentation which will disprove myths and address questions raised about preschool gifted education.

Topics presented by Gifted Education Practitioners:

• Characteristics of the Gifted
• IQ profiling assessment and achievement assessment for pre-schoolers
• Misconception of being gifted
• Strategies to transform the gift into success
• Education options for high ability pre-schoolers
• Differentiated pedagogical approach for gifted pre-schoolers