2. WHAT IS ENRICHMENT?
• Noun: an act of enriching; the state of
being enriched; something that enriches;
• Verb: to improve in quality, color, flavor,
etc.
• To provide students with
activities/opportunities/information that
increases their level of
knowledge/awareness regarding a
particular concept/topic/subject
area/activity.
3. CHARACTERISTIC OF ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES
• A higher quality of work than the norm for the age group
• Work covered in more depth
• A broadening of the learning experience
• Promoting a higher level of thinking
• The inclusion of additional subject areas and/or activities
• The use of supplementary materials beyond the normal
range of resources
6. WHY ENRICHMENT IS
IMPORTANT?
• Able students are highly motivated by challenging
activities
• Keep able students interested
• The opportunity to discuss and debate
7. WHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES TO
CONSIDER?
• Identify who should receive them
• Some able children, despite their ability, are not used to,
or happy with, encountering risk or the unfamiliar
• Allow students of high ability to work together on
occasion
• Clear goals
8. THE ACTIVITIES SHOULD INCLUDE :
• Challenge
• Enjoyment
• Exposure to new knowledge and ideas
• Thinking in different or unusual ways
• Risk taking