Alpha Options
The summary below provides a brief outline of the courses. For full details of each option, access the course links under the Alpha Digital Facility button.
Please apply to AEC for tuition fees by using
our email link. info@alphaed.co.nz
Enrichment/Extension
Programmes
|
Programme |
|
Purpose |
Who Benefits |
How the
Programme Works |
| The Alpha Plus Programme |
5-13
years |
To encourage the development of advanced thinking skills. To provide enrichment opportunities for diverse groups of
gifted students. |
Self directive gifted students who require a differentiated
learning opportunity. |
Partial access to the Alpha Digital Facility A series of five integrated thinking skills programmes per
term which provide choice and challenge. Email access to Alpha teachers Social interactive via monitored chats and forums[ private
blogs] After school learning games room |
| Alpha Plus Gold |
5-13
years |
To encourage the development of advanced thinking skills. To provide extension opportunities for in depth inquiry and
productivity To provide advanced digital publishing opportunities To motivate gifted underachievers. To bring together an international community of gifted learners.
|
Gifted students who require regular direct interaction with
Alpha teachers who specialise in the education of gifted students. |
Optional in depth analysis of learning profile Extended access
to the Alpha Digital Facility
Weekly audio tutorials with Alpha teachers who specialise
in the education of gifted students. Tuition in the creation of advanced digital products. Opportunities for authorship and publication. Opportunities for collaborative learning at a national and
international level. Social interactive via monitored chats and forums[ private Blogs] Direct interaction via the audio conferencing suite and optional
webcam Application sharing After school learning games room |