Motivation and mastery among students with high learning potential
As a science center offers Vitenparken Talent Center Sustainability for students with high learning potential, especially in science and natural sciences. But who are students with high learning potential?
Students with high learning potential, also called gifted students, constitute a diverse and varied group. These are students who learn faster and acquire more complex knowledge compared to their peers. (Read more about students with high learning potential at UDIR.no: Students with high learning potential.
Many of these students may lose motivation for schoolwork if they are not given enough challenges. They may experience both social and academic exclusion in the classroom and are vulnerable to dropping out of school and education later in life.
– Who are these students?
– What are their challenges?
– How can we ensure that students with great learning potential experience motivation and mastery – both in and outside of school life?
Program:
18:00 – approx. 18:45 Researcher Jørgen Smedsrud: What characterizes students with great learning potential? Why are they vulnerable? How can we adapt education for them? Smedsrud presents current research.
Pause
19:00 Chairwoman Elin Osa from the parents' association Happy Children: Who are we, and what can we offer? There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
19:15 Information about Talent Center Sustainability What do we offer and how do you apply? Questions and answers.
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 18:00–20:30
Price: Free (Remember to register!)
Address: Vitenparken , located on the NMBU Campus in Ås Municipality. You can find us at Høgskolevein 1, 1433, Ås. Download a map of the NMBU Campus. For a digital map, click here. Find information about parking at NMBU here .
Dinner offer:
Before the event, enjoy a delicious dinner at our restaurant, Andedammen. Choose between our famous Smashburger or the Vegetarian's Temptation, both served with fries and homemade aioli. Drinks are not included, but can be ordered on site. Please state any allergies or food preferences when registering.
End date
25/03/2025
