MIND AND INTELLIGENCE GAMES TRAINING

Mind and intelligence games support the development of strategy building, planning, logical reasoning, visual-spatial thinking, creativity, attention, concentration and memory skills in children and adults. They also contribute to developing attitudes and skills such as foresight, patience, perseverance, determination, decision-making, coping with competition and accepting defeat.

The training includes introductions to and applications of board games and paper-and-pencil games; online intelligence games and related digital applications are also addressed.

The training certificate issued by our institution may be used in education related to intelligence games within the framework of applicable regulations and institutional requirements.

Training Topics

1.  Intelligence Games and Their Importance

2.  Introduction to and Applications of Board Games

3.  Introduction to and Applications of Paper-and-Pencil Games

4.  Introduction to and Use of Online Applications

TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS OF GIFTED STUDENTS

The Training for Educators of Gifted Students Program aims to support teachers who work or wish to work with gifted and talented children in understanding these children's cognitive, emotional and social characteristics and developing practices suited to their educational needs.

The program was developed with reference to the relevant objectives in the Ministry of National Education's 2013–2017 Strategy and Implementation Plan for Gifted Individuals.

Teachers from different subject areas working at primary, lower secondary and upper secondary levels may participate in the program. The training is organized around three main areas—recognition and identification, critical thinking and creative thinking—and is conducted through lesson-plan examples and practice-based activities.

Topics

1.  Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Children

2.  Identification Processes and Differentiation in Education

3.  Critical Thinking

4.  Components of Critical Thinking

5.  Integrating Critical Thinking into the Curriculum

6.  Creative Thinking and Its Dimensions

7.  Integrating Creative Thinking into the Curriculum

STEM EDUCATOR TRAINING

STEM Educator Training is designed to introduce teachers and pre-service teachers to the STEM approach and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to transform classroom activities into STEM-based learning experiences.

The program is delivered through practical activities by a team with expertise in different disciplines. The 24-hour training consists of three main areas: STEM, creativity and STEM applications.

Topics

1.  Creativity and Creative Thinking

2.  Definition, Importance and Rationale of STEM

3.  Bridge Building

4.  Crane Construction

5.  Hydraulic System Applications

6.  Making Musical Instruments

7.  Boat Design