The Gifted NEX is currently one of the largest Networks of Expertise under the MoE PLD support banner, We are a team of 1250 educators, all eager to improve outcomes for gifted learners in Aotearoa.
We are a diverse group, with one third of us based in Auckland and the rest spread fairly evenly through our population centres. Almost 20% of us are in school leadership, one quarter are classroom teachers, and the rest are learning support teachers and co-ordinators of various types. Almost 60% of us have been teaching for more than 20 years.
In terms of gifted education, 80% have had moderate or very little experience in gifted education whilst 14% have had extensive experience. 60% of our educators have had no previous PLD support in gifted education, whilst at the other end, 5% have a Masters in gifted education or learning support.
What are we interested in learning together? Our top 3 areas with over 80% keen to learn more are differentiation of learning for gifted students, social and emotional wellbeing and programme planning.
Region | Percent |
|---|---|
Northland | 5% |
Auckland | 33.5% |
Waikato | 9% |
Bay of Plenty | 6% |
Gisborne | 0.5% |
Taranaki | 3% |
Hawkes Bay | 3% |
Manawatu - Whanganui | 6% |
Wairarapa | 1% |
Wellington | 12% |
Marlborough | 0.5% |
Nelson/Tasman | 2% |
Canterbury | 12.5% |
West Coast | 0.5% |
Otago | 4% |
Southland | 1.5% |
Role | Percent |
|---|---|
Leadership/Management | 18.5% |
Gate/Gifted Coordinator | 9% |
LSCs | 7% |
SENCO | 12% |
RTLB | 10% |
Specialist Teacher | 5% |
Class Teacher | 23% |
Education Support | 1.5% |
Home School Parent | 0.5% |
Years in Education | Percent |
|---|---|
20 years plus | 57% |
15-19 years | 20% |
10-14 years | 13% |
4-9 years | 4% |
1-3 years or n/a | 6% |
Experience in Gifted Ed | Percent |
|---|---|
Extensive | 14% |
High | 8% |
Moderate | 23.5% |
A little | 24.5% |
Low-Zero | 30% |
Highest level of previous PLD support | Percent |
|---|---|
Not applicable/none | 57% |
Short Course | 16% |
Short Courses | 9% |
Certificate/Dimploma | 4% |
Post-Grad Diploma Specialist | 4% |
Masters in gifted education/learning support | 5% |
Other Masters | 0.5% |
PhD | 0.5% |
Other | 4% |
Areas of interest | Percent |
|---|---|
Advocacy | 67% |
Definition and Identification | 74% |
Differentiation | 80% |
Programme Planning | 79% |
Programme Review and Evaluation | 64% |
Social, Emotional and Wellbeing Support | 86% |
Specific Populations | 66% |
Talent Development | 68% |
Twice Exceptional | 72% |
Underachievement | 68% |