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Identifying, Assessing, and Serving Gifted English Language Learners

6/1/2012. 2. Characteristics of Gifted English Language Learners. Brulles and Winebrenner (2008)Strong desire to learn in their language and in EnglishHigh interest in certain topicsQuick grasp of new info.Evidence of creative ability in thinking/problem solvingAbility to see relationships and

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Identifying, Assessing, and Serving Gifted English Language Learners

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    1. 6/23/2012 1 Identifying, Assessing, and Serving Gifted English Language Learners Dr. Jaime A. Castellano Consultant, Author, Researcher, Practitioner Phoenix, Arizona Jaime.castellano@yahoo.com (561) 308-0683

    2. 6/23/2012 2 Characteristics of Gifted English Language Learners Brulles and Winebrenner (2008) Strong desire to learn in their language and in English High interest in certain topics Quick grasp of new info. Evidence of creative ability in thinking/problem solving Ability to see relationships and make connections Brulles and Winebrenner (2008) Ability to improvise with everyday objects Exceptional ability in any of the fine arts Exceptional talents in areas valued by their culture High standards for themselves Curiosity

    3. 6/23/2012 3 Characteristics of Gifted English Language Learners Brulles and Winebrenner (2008) Persistent independence Keen power of observation Self-directed Tendency to dominate peers or situations Tendency to find and correct their own or other’s mistakes Ease in adapting to new situations Brulles and Winebrenner (2008) Takes on leadership role Ability to carry responsibilities well Originality and imagination Ability to express emotions and feelings Articulate in role-playing and storytelling Has a command of informal language

    4. 6/23/2012 4 Characteristics of Gifted English Language Learners Aguirre and Hernandez (1999) Eagerly shares culture Interprets and translates at high levels of accuracy Possesses advanced knowledge of idioms Understands jokes and puns Possesses cross-cultural flexibility Learns a second or third language at an accelerated pace Excels in math achievement Ability to code-switch Bernal (1974) Enjoys intelligent risk-taking behavior Has older playmates and can easily engage adults in lively conversation Is “street-wise” and recognized by others as possessing ability to “make it” in the dominate “White” society Rapidly acquires English language skills Accepts responsibilities at home

    5. 6/23/2012 5 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities The public is sympathetic to the plight of gifted English language learners? __Myth __Reality 2. Special language provisions for ELLs are undemocratic? __Myth __Reality 3. Gifted ELLs can get a good education on their own? __Myth __Reality?

    6. 6/23/2012 6 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 4. Every ELL is gifted in some way? __Myth __Reality 5. The academically gifted ELL differs as much from the average as do the mentally retarded? __Myth __Reality? 6. The gifted ELL is also the more creative one? __Myth __Reality?

    7. 6/23/2012 7 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 7. A high IQ along with mastery of at least two languages is a good predictor or real-world accomplishments? __Myth __Reality 8. I gifted ELL has an IQ score that will be the same throughout his/her life? __Myth __Reality 9. A high IQ is a good predictor of academic success? __Myth __Reality

    8. 6/23/2012 8 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 10. Gifted ELL are introverted, emotionally unstable, and shy away from their culture? __Myth __Reality 11. ELLs that are gifted are also more popular, successful, and healthy? __Myth __Reality 12. Teachers are better at identifying gifted ELLs than their parents? __Myth __Reality

    9. 6/23/2012 9 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 13. Labeling an ELL as gifted leads to special treatment and special problems? __Myth __Reality 14. One needs to speak, read, and write English in order to be gifted? __Myth __Reality 15. ELL are under-represented in programs serving gifted students? __Myth __Reality

    10. 6/23/2012 10 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 16. Gifted ELL who are female are more likely to be underachievers than gifted ELL boys? __Myth __Reality 17. Gifted ELLs should be encouraged to direct their own learning? __Myth __Reality 18. There is a special curriculum for gifted ELLs? __Myth __Reality

    11. 6/23/2012 11 Gifted English Language Learners Myths and Realities 19. Gifted education should strive for independence from the regular and ESL classroom curriculum? __Myth __Reality 20. Parents of ELLs must be advocates if programs for their gifted children are to continue? __Myth __Reality

    12. 6/23/2012 12 Assessing English Language Learners for Gifted Education The assessment and evaluation of ELLs for gifted education should include a combination of qualitative and quantitative data that embraces a multiple criteria philosophy If an evaluation of a student’s cognitive ability is required for eligibility, careful consideration should be given to the type of “IQ” test to be given Provide examples of qualitative and quantitative data that can be used What IQ tests does your district use to identify ELL for gifted education programming?

    13. 6/23/2012 13 A Comprehensive Learner Assessment for Including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Gifted Education Areas to be Assessed Cognitive Ability *Motivation Academic Achievement *Social Skills Reading/Writing *Leadership Mathematics *Creativity Current Classroom Performance Verbal Ability Learning Characteristics

    14. 6/23/2012 14 A Comprehensive Learner Assessment for Including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Gifted Education Vehicles for Obtaining Assessment Data Test of Cognitive Ability Test of Academic Achievement Report Card/Progress Reports Performance-Based Products Gifted Characteristics Checklist Portfolios Language Proficiency Assessment Results Interviews

    15. 6/23/2012 15 A Comprehensive Learner Assessment for Including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in Gifted Education The Collection of Data: By Whom Psychologist *Other Staff Regular Classroom Teacher *Nominated ELD/ESL/Bilingual teacher Student Diagnostician/Evaluator *Classmates Parent *Other Therapists Community Representatives

    16. 6/23/2012 16 “La Raza” Intelligence Test Puerto Rico was discovered by Cristobal Columbus in: 1776 b.1502 c.1498 d. 1493 2. The word “Bato” means: Barter b. dude c. car d. radio

    17. 6/23/2012 17 La Raza” Intelligence Test 3. “Bohio” is an Indian word that means: house b. condiments c. sugar d. dancing 4. A street word for “real good” is: a. suavecito b. pelao c. viejo d. flaco

    18. 6/23/2012 18 La Raza” Intelligence Test 5. Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a famous: painter b. composer c. writer d. singer 6. “Borinquen” is the Indian name for the following Caribbean island: a. Cuba b. Puerto Rico c. St. Thomas d. Jamaica

    19. 6/23/2012 19 La Raza” Intelligence Test 8. Mexico City is to Mexico, as Quito is to: Peru b. Ecuador c. Venezuela d. Chile 9. Juan Ponce de Leon was the first governor of: Santo Domingo b. Cuba c. Puerto Rico d. Florida 10. “Incas” are to Peru as the “Maya” are to: a. Panama b. Costa Rica c. Columbia d. Guatemala

    20. 6/23/2012 20 Recruiting Gifted ELL for Gifted Education Screen all students at the end of a designated grade level Initiate and implement a prescreening instrument designed to assist in identifying potentially gifted students Using ambassadors, mentors, and sponsors is an important strategy in recruitment of gifted ELLs A support system should be in place to help gifted ELL adjust to a new environment Develop a gifted education program guide for parents to keep them informed of program goals and expectations

    21. 6/23/2012 21 Retaining Gifted English Language Learners in Rigorous Academic Programming CLD students must see themselves reflected in the curriculum Biblio-therapy Teachers should be trained to work with gifted students from CLD backgrounds School counseling should be designed to meet the affective, social-emotional, and psychological needs of CLD gifted students Involve students in community service projects Curriculum planning Authentic communication Practice for change Information management Collaborative relationships Pace, complexity, depth Inquiry Interest-based learning Goal-setting ?

    22. 6/23/2012 22 Other Strategies that Promote Cognitive Ability, Achievement, and ELD Use of rhythm and rhyme Use of storytelling Grouping by interests and intelligence styles Participation in democratic processes Work on memory & memorization

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