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How To Motivate Gifted Students: Five Practical Tools
November 17 at 2 pm (CET)
Bright doesn’t always mean easy. Gifted students can struggle with boredom, perfectionism, risk aversion, and quiet disengagement at school, at home, and in clubs or teams.
Join Lihi Engelsman for a practical 90-minute workshop designed for anyone who supports gifted youth: teachers, parents, school leaders, counsellors, mentors, coaches, and youth workers. Walk away with clear strategies you can apply the very next day.
- 1.5 hours
- Online, watch whenever you want
- €50 (exc. VAT)
Understanding Giftedness: Why Inclusion Must Also Mean Gifted Learners
Coming Soon!
Gifted learners are frequently underrepresented in inclusion conversations, yet their needs are equally complex and often unmet.
In international schools, factors such as relocation, language differences, and cultural adjustment can make giftedness difficult to recognise, leading to under-challenge, frustration, and even disengagement.
- 1.5 hours
- Online, watch whenever you want
- €50 (exc. VAT)
How To Motivate Gifted Students
November 17 at 2 pm (CET)
What can we do as teachers to help motivate our students? Is it possible to help them fall (back) in love with learning? The answer is yes! We have the ability to transform they way our students view learning.
In this workshop, Lihi will give you practical tools that are easy to implement (without theories and complex concepts) that you can start using tomorrow to help motivate your students.
Key Takeaways
Understanding why the “bright = motivated” myth isn’t true.
Reviewing the social, emotional, and academic picture of gifted learners, including common traits and the myths that mislead daily practice.
Exploring underachievement: how often it happens, why it happens, and if it is possible to reverse it.
Learning practical ways to build intrinsic motivation, like finding challenge and encouraging self-efficacy.
How to move beyond grades and prizes toward purpose, progress, and process.
Who it’s for
Teachers, SEN/GT coordinators, school leaders, tutors, and parents who want practical tools to boost motivation and reduce underachievement in gifted learners.
Price
€50, exc. VAT
Individual price
Length
1.5 hours
You also get
- Hands-on activities, group discussions, and problem-solving exercises to engage the staff and reinforce key concepts.
- The workshop includes case studies illustrating successful strategies and best practices in gifted education to inspire your teachers.
- Downloadable slides of the workshop for you to come back to whenever you need.
How it works
1. Complete sign up form below. You will receive a payment link via email.
2. You’ll receive your Zoom link 24–48 hours before the session.
3. Your invoice arrives within 5 business days at the email you used to register.
4. Can’t attend live? All participants receive the recording and resources.
Understanding Giftedness: Why Inclusion Must Also Mean Gifted Learners
Coming Soon!
Gifted education is inclusion. In international schools, mobility, language, and culture can hide high potential, leading to under-challenge, frustration, and disengagement.
In this session, we’ll cut through the myths, show fast ways to spot gifted learners across languages, and share simple, scalable supports—whole-class moves, targeted extensions, and individual plans. The goal: every learner feels they belong, gets the right level of challenge, and has room to flourish.
Key Takeaways
Understanding why the “they’ll be fine on their own” myth isn't true.
- Reviewing the social, emotional and academic characteristics of gifted learners.
Exploring why gifted education should be part of every inclusion policy in schools.
Understanding how mobility, language, and culture can hide high potential.
Fast ways to spot giftedness without over-relying on tests.
What to say to staff and families, myths to drop and practices to keep.
Who it’s for
Teachers, SEN/GT coordinators, school leaders, tutors, and parents who want to better understand gifted learners.
Price
€50 exc. VAT
Individual price
Length
1.5 hours
You also get
- Hands-on activities, group discussions, and problem-solving exercises to engage the staff and reinforce key concepts.
- The workshop includes case studies illustrating successful strategies and best practices in gifted education to inspire your teachers.
- Downloadable slides of the workshop for you to come back to whenever you need.
How it works
1. Complete sign up form below. You will receive a payment link via email.
2. You’ll receive your Zoom link 24–48 hours before the session.
3. Your invoice arrives within 5 business days at the email you used to register.
4. Can’t attend live? All participants receive the recording and resources.
Why Beyond IQ?
Online or in person
We can help you wherever you are
Expert in international schools
Our expertise yields holistic, on-point advice
Straight to the point
Without complex theories and concepts
Voices from Our Schools
Mineke von der Thüsen
L. Hoogeveen
"The knowledge from her extensive experience with children and her academic background has yielded a professional and unique specialist."
Cathy Taal
J. Katzer
"Lihi is an analytical and critical thinker who is able to tuck into her profound subject knowledge as well as being aware of all current literature and research. Her workshop with teaching staff was of very high quality enabling our teachers to not only familiarize themselves with the latest research but also to learn about practical implications that they could implement easily into their daily practice. Lihi renewed and strengthened our school’s focus on talented and highly gifted students significantly. We have also come to know Lihi as an independent, committed and result-oriented colleague. After thorough investigation, she initiated and gave specialized courses for students in school helping them to explore their talents and develop their creative thinking. She furthermore made sure that one of our students could be placed in an enrichment programme at university level outside school. I strongly feel that Lihi is a strong addition to any learning environment that wants to push its limits further and cater better for their students as she has been for us."
Max K.
"I wanted to say that I really enjoyed the workshop yesterday. I don't know yet what to do with the information, but it was very eye opening. I look forward to taking this up in both mentor meetings and subject meetings."
About Lihi
Expert in international schools
I am Lihi Engelsman, a Gifted Education Counselor, an ECHA specialist, and a member of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.
Giftedness isn’t merely about being academically advanced; it encompasses a spectrum of intellectual, creative, and emotional dimensions. Gifted kids often grapple with asynchronous development, where their intellectual capabilities outpace their emotional maturity. They hunger for challenges that stimulate their curiosity. Without appropriate guidance, their potential may remain untapped.
As an expat and a Gifted Specialist, I saw the need to support gifted students who relocated to a new country. These kids come to a new country, expecting themselves to be “the best” (as they were used to being back in their home country). But that’s often not the case, and their disappointment and stress to perform can result in underachievement. Thanks to my vast experience with international students, I provide on-point advice on supporting gifted and talented children.
I offer a unique blend of experience and passion. With a profound understanding of the diverse needs of gifted learners, I am committed to tailoring educational experiences that transcend traditional boundaries.
Together, we can embark on a transformative educational journey that honors the exceptional potential within each gifted mind.
Q & A
Frequently asked questions
Lihi refers to the challenges and characteristics of gifted learners aged 6 to 18.
No. Expect fast, practical strategies you can use even if you have no previous knowledge of giftedness or data yet.
Yes to both. Group bookings are welcome, and attendees can receive a certificate (per request). We do ask that each team member registers individually, and that the recording is kept for registered participants only.
Yes. You’ll get the slides, a handout summarizing practical tools from the workshop, and the session recording link.
Sure, custom school-specific sessions are available. Please have a look at our Teacher Training page for more information.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact Lihi
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