Second language learning for the gifted : connection and communication for the 21st century / Joyce Van Tassel-Baska, Bronwyn MacFarlane, & Ariel Baska
Published
Washington, D.C. : National Association for Gifted Children, 2017
Introduction -- The need for second language learning -- Teaching and learning a second language -- Differentiating curriculum challenge through the integrated curriculum model -- Differentiated pedagogical approaches for teaching a second language -- Programmatic guidelines for teaching world languages to the gifted -- Preparing teachers: Professional development models -- Conclusion -- Endnotes -- Selected resources -- About the authors -- About the Series editor
Summary
Learning a second language has clear benefits to gifted students. It provides high challenge and the complexity these students crave. This NAGC Select will help teachers and gifted coordinators teach second languages with the learning needs of gifted students in mind as well as provide a talent trajectory to encourage proficiency in two second languages by the time the students graduate from high school. -- Publisher website
