Discovering and Developing Talents in Spanish-speaking Students

by Joan Franklin Smutny

• ISBN13: 9781412996365
• ISBN10: 1412996368
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-02
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This comprehensive guide will provide teachers and administrators with practical suggestions and materials that they can immediately use to improve their teaching of high-ability students from Spanish-speaking households.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
About the Authors	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
The Changing Landscape of U.S. Schools: A Call to Action	p. 1
Bilingualism: A Cognitive Strength	p. 19
A Cultural Primer	p. 27
Recognizing Talents, Abilities, and Creativity in Your Spanish-Speaking Students	p. 55
Identifying Gifted Hispanic Students	p. 73
Effective Ways for Teachers to Connect With Spanish-Speaking Parents	p. 91
Developing the Strengths and Talents of Hispanic ELLs: Strategies for Getting Started	p. 113
Program Options for Advanced Hispanic ELLs: Putting Your Strategies to Work	p. 137
Conclusion	p. 165
Appendix	p. 169
Bibliography	p. 179
Index	p. 189
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