
Presents
An evening for Parents & Teachers
An Introduction to Understanding Giftedness
With
Dr Amanda J. Harper
What characteristics might a gifted child display?
What are some of the key terms that might be helpful?
What are some of the myths and misunderstandings about giftedness?
How can parents and teachers support gifted learners?
7.30 pm, Wednesday 9 April 2025
Online Delivery
Those registered will be emailed a link and instructions a few days before the event.
Current financial members – Free
Non-members – $5
Book your place at https://www.trybooking.com/CZMFY
Dr Amanda J. Harper (BMus(Ed), GCertPubSectMgmnt, GCertResearch, GDipSocSci(Psych), MEd(Hons)(Gifted), PhD) taught in schools, worked in regional gifted education, and coordinated Enterprise Learning across Tasmania, before moving into academia and was awarded the 2018 John Geake Outstanding Thesis Award for her PhD. Amanda coordinates the Bachelor of Philosophy, a companion degree for gifted students at UTAS, and previously taught Gifted Education at UNE. Amanda contributes internationally within the field, both as an author and a reviewer. She also has an interest in local history and has penned a popular history of Hobart’s Theatre Royal, and a family history text. For further information on her projects and writing, and a wide variety of free gifted education resources, see Amanda’s website, jasneatheducation.com
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