Children with special abilities

Australia, 1983

Film
A still image from Children with special abilities

This film explores curriculum strategies and organisational approaches which can meet the needs of children with special abilities. The school Principal, several teachers, a consultant and various children are interviewed. Two children, Emma (aged seven) and Campbell (aged ten), are featured to highlight the characteristics and learning needs of such children. Suitable for Tertiary/Teacher education.

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Credits

producer/director

Ivan Gaal

production company

Victoria. Dept. of Education and Early Childhood Development

Duration

00:29:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

016682

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Betamax; Access Print (Section 1)

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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