ERIC Number: EJ1139081
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Apr
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1076-2175
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Check Your Privilege: Why Diverse Literature Is Essential for Gifted Students
Newell, Sara
Gifted Child Today, v40 n2 p96-102 Apr 2017
Today's gifted students are in a unique position. Many come from traditionally advantaged backgrounds. However, the societal tide is shifting, and gifted learners should be at the forefront of change. Exposure to and comprehensive analysis of literature by diverse authors will help prepare students for the world they stand to inherit and will open their minds to the faulty systems that work to their advantage. As gifted students gain an appreciation of global context and the impact of colonial influence and oppression, they will be better positioned to demand change and equity. Participating in a culturally responsive classroom environment is one way to facilitate this awareness. This article includes specific examples of both the challenges and strategies to address issues surrounding diversity in the gifted classroom through inclusive literature instruction.
Descriptors: Gifted, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Literature Appreciation, Teaching Methods, Culturally Relevant Education, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies, Grade 5
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina
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