Eco-Logical Thinkers
A High-Potential Gifted Education Program
Rumbalara will be offering ‘Eco-Logical Thinkers’ in 2025 during Semester 1 and 2. This is a High Potential Gifted Education (HPGE) Program with a specific focus on ecosystems. Rumbalara will work with students to explore the amazing world of ecosystems and the creatures that live within them. The program will cater for HPGE students with diverse needs, providing meaningful and engaging activities to extend their intellectual, creative and social-emotional abilities.
Students will examine a local unique ecological community. The program is hands-on, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking to uncover the unique interactions between animals and their environment.
Student Activities will include some of the following:
Teaching strategies utilised in the course include:
Exit tickets
Gallery walks
Parking lots
Bus stops
Proposal:
- The program will accept up to 4-6 students (Stage 2/3) from 6 schools to participate in the program.
- ‘Eco-Logical Thinkers’ will include 3 Workshop Days at Rumbalara EEC (or another location). Additionally,some time will be required to work on the project during school time.
- Rumbalara EEC staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance where required throughout the duration of the project.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) will be distributed to schools early Term 1. Principals and teachers are asked to identify students who are suited to participate in this program. Students may then submit an EoI, which must be approved by their parent/guardian and also their school Principal.
- Participating students will be provided with the opportunity to meet an ecologist, use specialised scientific equipment and conduct field work.
- EOIs close TBC.
Student EOI - to be completed and returned to Rumbalara EEC.
