Gifted Education and Research Foundation

Aim To promote gifted education in order to develop the individual talents of every child, and to create a lifelong learning community of children, parents and professionals.

Gifted Education and Research Foundation...
	is listed under the category Education/Organisations
	was established in 1995
	focuses on gifted education, networking, educational media, teacher training, high school
	functions at the Local, National level
	works with children in pre-school, 2 1/2 - 5 1/2 years; school children, 5 1/2 - 17 1/2 years; teachers, parents
	has the resource of interactive magazine, also on the Internet

GEAR Foundation runs the Miranda school, where the curriculum is designed to suit the intelligence, thinking and learning style of each child. It recognises the idea of multiple intelligences, and each child is encouraged to excel in her area of talent. GEAR also runs a Montessori pre-school. It has several programmes in partnership with UNESCO's Learning Without Frontiers Unit. These include the School Beyond Walls project, which emphasises lifelong learning in an environment that inspires critical thinking, problem solving, reflection, and empathy. At pre-school, the emphasis is on sensorial and experiential learning; at middle school, on experimental and outdoor activities; and at high school, on individual challenges and apprenticeships. Promises of the Future is a peer-interactive and mentorship programme for gifted students. The Smart Education Movement is a network of schools for effective instruction and resource utilisation. The Teaching Talent is a platform for teachers to design and publish innovative materials. The Gifted Education Certification offers a four-level certification for innovative teachers. The Kindergarten is Too Late programme helps parents of pre-schoolers create a rich learning environment. The Citizens for Excellence in Education networks parents to play an active and informed role in education. GEAR also has a hi-tech research centre, Talentscope, for children to develop their talents through school and neighbourhood centres. It offers computer literacy, and world wide peer interaction. It is also working on a directory of innovative institutions and educators.

Mr M Srinivasan, Chairman
Available - Mon-Fri 8.00-2.45 Sat 8.00-11.45
Plot # 175 Off Sarjapur Road & Outer Ring Road, Doddakanneli, Bangalore - 560035.
Ph 28440919 , Email info@gear.ac.in , Website www.gearschool.org