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Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

Czech Mensa and Gifted Children. Tomáš Kubeš www.TomasKubes.net tomas.kubes@mensa. cz This presentation was prepared as a part of Leadership Exchange Program sponsored by MI. Goals. Describe easily replicable activities Inspiration for people who would like to start gifted children programs

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Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

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  1. Czech Mensaand Gifted Children TomášKubeš www.TomasKubes.nettomas.kubes@mensa.cz This presentation was prepared as a part of Leadership Exchange Program sponsored by MI.

  2. Goals • Describe easily replicable activities • Inspiration for people whowould like to start giftedchildren programs • Share experience • Introduce people you should know Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  3. Contents • Background information • Overview of activities • Mensa for Schools • Gifted Children Clubs • Summer Camps • Mensa NTC for preschools • Logical Olympics • Mensa Charter School Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  4. Mensa Czech Republic • Officially established in 1991 • 1558 adult members (in country of 10 M)524 children (not official members) • Chairman Tomáš Blumenstein • Unusually high participation ofyoung people – students whostarted with Mensa in 90tiescontinue (and get older). Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  5. Background – A Bit of History • Communistic reign was overthrown in 1989 but bad practices at schools were carried over. • Gifted children were intentionally neglected. • The focus on gifted children came gradually and naturally as their parents met in Mensa. Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  6. Children Programs

  7. Mensa for Schools • Support, consulting, and certification for schools who wish to cater for gifted children. • Gifted children classes, individual programs, afterschool activities, teacher training • “School Cooperating with Mensa” certification • Strongest point is the experience exchange, Mensa acts as an authority and coordinator. Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  8. Board Game Clubs • Supplemental activity to Mensa for Schools. • Board Game Clubs (currently 250) • After school activity for (not just) gifted children • Day Full of Games • School wide “edutainment” day organized by Mensa(often on new schools) • Board games, tournaments, IQ testing, counseling Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  9. Gifted Children Clubs • Themed edutainment activities for gifted children on weekly or bi-weekly basis aimed at elementary school children (6-10 years). • 1 club per city – serves as and interconnection point, established at selected school. • Funds provided by Mensa, run by local teachers (after Mensa led training session). • Open for all gifted children children. • There are currently 12 clubs. Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  10. Summer Camps and More • Summer Camps for Children • Themed 7 day camps (in the nature, or in the city) • Entertainment & development of skills • Camps for Parents and Children • Networking and informal counseling • Gifted children BBQs • Similar purpose • Regularly (monthly) Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  11. Mensa NTC for “Kindergartens” • Designed by RankoRajovičfrom Mensa Serbia • Implemented in Serbia, Slovenia, Italy, Czech R. • Brain training and development activities for all preschool children (not just gifted) • Informal talent screening • Mensa ČR obtained government certification for pre-school teacher training program. • www.mensantc.eu/en/ Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  12. Logical Olympics • Nationwide logical puzzle competition • Established in 2008 • More than 15 000 participants • Can reveal hidden talents • Goals • Screening (reveal hidden talents) • Bandwagon for other Mensa activities • Media presence Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  13. Mensa Charter School • 8 year high school “Gymnasium” • Mensa gymnázium, o.p.s. • Individual approach to gifted children • 15.5 student per class (range 11 - 21) in 2009 • Suitable for children with special needs. • Large number of elective courses. • http://www.mensagymnazium.cz/ Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  14. Our Successes • Mensa became recognized authority in the field of gifted children care and support. • Mensa “infiltrated” the Ministry of Education. • Guidelines for preparing an individuallearning program for a gifted child. • Gifted children receive attention. • Parents make great volunteers. • K. Havlíčková awarded MERF IABS. Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  15. Contacts in 2011 JitkaFořtíková snecek@centrum.cz VáclavFořtík vaclav.fortik@mensa.cz Tomáš Blumenstein tblumen@mensa.cz Dana Havlová dana.havlova@mensa.cz PetrČavojský petr.cavojsky@mensa.cz Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  16. Websites • Mesa site with gifted children activities:http://www.mensa.cz/nadane-deti/ (CZ only) • NTC Method description:http://www.mensantc.eu/en/ (English) • Center for giftedness (CZ only):http://www.centrumnadani.cz/en.html Czech Mensa and Gifted Children

  17. Thank you for your attention. Questions? www.TomasKubes.nettomas.kubes@mensa.cz

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