Short description: Learn practical strategies for including English Learners (ELs) in gifted classrooms. This workshop provides participants with activities and resources, including strategies from both gifted and second language acquisition pedagogy. Participants learn tools for self and peer evaluation and suggestions for identifying and teaching gifted ELs to allow educators to set goals and work together for change.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Discover the similarities between gifted and EL teaching practices based on an asset framework
Identify teaching strategies and assessment tools that allow ELs to participate in the gifted classroom
Evaluate their own knowledge and skills in teaching ELs in a gifted setting based on tools provided