Identification+of+Gifted+Students+in+Culturally+Diverse+Populations


 * __Identification of Gifted Students in Culturally Diverse Populations__**
 * Obstacles for Educators
 * Gifted programs have traditionally focused on identifying students who display academic giftedness. Some students, e.g. those with diverse cultural backgrounds, may not match this stereotype.
 * Academic giftedness may be masked by language barriers and cultural differences (examples include wardrobe, speech pattern, and interpersonal skills).
 * Multiple forms of giftedness may arise based on a students’ background.
 * Depending on variables such as location and financial disposition of the school, students have varying levels of access to gifted programs.
 * Teachers may suffer from preconceived notions about various groups, often without realizing it. For example, in academic circles negative stereotypes still abound regarding individuals with strong Southern or urban accents.
 * Teachers may simply fail to observe gifted characteristics of students who are not part of their own culture.
 * Parents may be less likely to advocate on behalf of their children.
 * Curricular materials may not appeal to children from non-dominant cultures.
 * Assessment materials may suffer from inherent bias.
 * Tips for Identification
 * Train teachers and examiners to be aware of their own stereotypes.
 * Use multiple identification methods. This may include various paths to nomination (teacher, guardian, peer, self, advocate), interviews (in person or via electronic methods), and a wide array of testing choices.
 * Provide testing situations that mask the cultural identity of the student.
 * Include multicultural representatives as advisors and advocates.
 * Develop creative marketing and communication strategies to attract students and parents.
 * Works Cited
 * //Identifying talented and gifted students from culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse (cled) populations//. (2010). Retrieved from [|http://bvsd.org/tag/Documents/CLED Identification.pdf]
 * //Responding to the needs of diverse gifted students//. (2005, September). Retrieved from []