Introducing…

Copyright 2005 Renzulli Learning Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved

A University of Connecticut Research and Development Company

WHAT MAKES GIFTEDNESS?

Above Average Ability

TaskCommitment

Creativity

TYPE IIIINDIVIDUAL & SMALL

GROUP INVESTIGATIONSOF REAL PROBLEMS

The Total Talent Portfolio

Curriculum Modification Techniques

Enrichment Learning and Teaching

Service Delivery Components

School Structures

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EXPLORATORYACTIVITIES

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TRAININGACTIVITIES

The Theoretical & Research Background for Renzulli Learning

Applying the pedagogy of gifted education to enrichment opportunities for all students.

The 3-Ring Conception of Giftedness The Enrichment Triad Model

The Schoolwide Enrichment

Model (SEM)

WHAT MAKES GIFTEDNESS?

Above Average Ability

TaskCommitment

Creativity

TYPE IIIINDIVIDUAL & SMALL

GROUP INVESTIGATIONSOF REAL PROBLEMS

The Total Talent Portfolio

Curriculum Modification Techniques

Enrichment Learning and Teaching

Service Delivery Components

School Structures

TYPE IGENERAL

EXPLORATORYACTIVITIES

TYPE IIGROUP

TRAININGACTIVITIES

Where did the idea for Renzulli Learning come from?

The 3-Ring Conception of Giftedness The Enrichment Triad ModelThe Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM)

Why do we need to explore a way to provide teachers with a new resource for differentiation?

… Wait until KINDERGARTEN

… THIS WEEK WE TOOK A TEST TO SEE IF WE’RE READY FOR THE TEST THAT TESTS OUR TEST SKILLS…

What is Differentiation?

Matching appropriately challenging curriculum and instruction with a student’s abilities, interests, and learning styles through a variety of instructional strategies and challenging curriculum.

But……………• Is it happening?

• Even with good teachers?

• Or is differentiation too hard for most teachers to do well and consistently?

Why aren’t you differentiating?

Classroom Practices Research Study Findings:

In most classes differentiation is not being implemented regularly or well for high potential students

Teachers made, occasionally, only minor modifications to meet the needs of talented students in their classrooms.

Archambault, F. X., Jr., Westberg, K. L., Brown, S. W., Hallmark, B. W., Emmons, C. L., & Zhang, W. (1993). Regular classroom practices with gifted students: Results of a national survey of classroom teachers (Research Monograph 93102). Storrs, CT: The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut.

Classroom Practices Observational Study

Students experienced no instructional or curricular differentiation in 84% of the activities in which they participated.

Approximately 40-50% of traditional classroom material could be eliminated for targeted students.

Westberg, K. L., Archambault, F. X., Jr., Dobyns, S. M., & Salvin, T. J. (1993). An observational study of instructional and curricular practices used with gifted and talented students in regular classroom. Storrs, CT: The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut.

Types of Differentiation in Which Targeted Above Average

Students Were Involved

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The message is very clear…

Renzulli Learning System Goals

To increase achievement, motivation, and engagement in learning through an enrichment-based approach and to make differentiation easier.

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Enrichment Education and Student Achievement

• The Schoolwide Enrichment Model and the Enrichment Triad Model have been successfully implemented in schools, producing achievement gains

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Charter Oak Academy of Global Studies

Successful Learning Communities Where Schoolwide Enrichment is

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School Goal: To reduce the achievement gap and effectively address disparity among groups of learners,80% of students who perform below goal will make 1.5 years growth in Mathematics and Reading and will progress 2 points on the holistic scoring scale in Writing.

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Renzulli Learning is based on the belief that…

The Main Theme of Today’s PresentationIs…

NoCLB

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We invite you to a “wedding” between…

…30 years of research and development on enrichment learning with …

…the most recent advances in technology.

Young people have access to and use technology in large numbers

Percentage of 8-18 year-olds who live in homes with:

• Computer….…....86• Internet access …74• High-speed Internet

access…....….….31

In a typical day, percentage of 8-18 year-olds who:

Use a computer……...54

Go online….…...……47

Read a book…...…….46

One thing is clear. We don’t have the option of turning away from the future. No one gets to vote on whether technology is going to change our lives.

Bill Gates, The Road Ahead

Research on High Ability Readers Found Students Who:

• received little or no reading instruction

• spent reading instruction time reading independently, often at levels below their challenge level

• surfed the web with no direction• did busy work

“I try to get to them at least once a week, but I’m not always able to do that. So many of my other students read below grade level that it’s hard to justify not working with them. These lower readers will be retained if they don’t improve. The top group already reads at grade level so I rarely get to them.”

Their teacher explained:

We asked…

What can be done to provide more interesting material to challenge and engage these students?

The idea!Could we spend the time to identify the best web-based resources to help teachers differentiate to meet the needs of all students?

The Dream...To bring enriched and differentiated learning experiences to every child in every classroom, both in school, and at home, using the philosophy of SEM and Triad!

•A research-based enrichment learning system that uses a computer generated assessment of student strengths (Renzulli Profiler)

•an enrichment differentiation search engine that selects high interest materials from a carefully screened “storehouse” of thousands of activities and resources

We created

www.renzullilearning.com

•Renzulli Learning matches students’ interests and learning styles to thousands of enriched, challenging opportunities on-line.

•All activities and options are based on The Enrichment Triad Model, one of the most widely used plans for enrichment and talent development in the world.

The Total Talent Portfolio

Renzulli Profiler

• Student and teacher read the Student Profile

• Determine accuracy• Choose an area of

interest for further exploration

Steph is a fifth grade student who has special interests and abilities in school….Her primary interest appears to be in science. She seems to enjoy learning about scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, environmental protection, animals, or geology and doing something with this knowledge, such as working on an experiment or a science project, or collecting items such as leaves or insects.

Open-Ended Questions

• Imagine that you have written your first book and you are ready to submit it for publication. What is the title of your book and what is your book about?

• Student Response:The title of my book would be “Runaway”. It will be about an Egyptian girl from ancient Egypt who runs away from home because she has a dream that she must find an ancient amulet from Alexandria. The amulet is the key to discovering an important fact about her great-great grandfather.

Renzulli Learning-- Currently over 10,000 enrichment activities!

Some of our favorite Virtual Field Trips!

Virtual Field Trips Raise Test Scores

A scientifically designed research study returned evidence that web use, carefully designed and integrated into the curriculum, can raise student achievement. Students at two Maryland middle schools who participated in three online field trips scored higher on a national standardized reading comprehension test than those who used traditional learningmethods alone.

Source: U.S. Newswire

http://news.techlearning.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/envL0FKoBI0E2V0DPJk0E3

Creativity Training Activities

Downloadable activities for teachers to use in their classrooms!

http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/index.htmlScience of MusicWhy do some songs get stuck in your head? Do you sing better in the shower? Enjoy many interesting activities and games about music.  Be sure to check out the dot mixer!!

http://www.myweb3000.com/tangramgame.htmlTangramsPrint out these tangram shapes and then try to make the different pictures shown below, using the hints provided if you need help.

Creativity Training Activities

On-Line Activities

Guiding the Time TravelerYou're walking home after a long day and run into Leonardo da Vinci emerging from a time machine. He wants to bring back information so he can build an invention! How can you help him?

www.secretsoftheice.org/index.htmlStudents with an interest in art can explore the history of art, art careers, and learn about art techniques by watching short video clips on this site. They can even create a movie featuring their art.

Affective Considerations: Encouraging Children to Use their Talents to Make a Difference

Peace Corps Kids World Check out Kids World, brought to you by the Peace Corps. Join their pal, Traveler, as she explores the globe and learns about making a difference.

http://whale.wheelock.edu/whalenet-stuff/stop_cover.html#tags

Kids who are interested in animals can follow the movements of animals like the white-sided dolphin who was tagged in collaboration with the New England Aquarium and the Cape Cod Stranding Network.

Websites

Plimoth Plantation Online Learning CenterFind out firsthand about the first Thanksgiving. Learn how historians decide what is fact and fiction using primary sources. Share what you have learned online for everyone to see.

Within These WallsHistorians use clues to understand the past. Use the clues in this house to learn about its history just like the professionals do!

Research

McKinley Presidential Library and Museum The McKinley Presidential Library & Museum in Ohio was established to preserve and interpret the history of the 25th President of the United States, William McKinley. The former president is buried there with his wife and a museum, library and planetarium are on the grounds.

Shenandoah Valley Discovery MuseumExplore the hands-on exhibits, take a tour or even try out one of their special programs.

The Intrepid Museum in New York Guided tours of the Intrepid help students discover the ship’s role in WWII, the space program and the Vietnam War.

Real Field Trips

Ancient Egypt Discovery Case Explore ancient Egypt through an interactive discovery case full of materials including an interactive timeline, Egyptian hieroglyphs and a map of ancient Egypt. Learn about the pyramids, burial customs, Gods and Goddesses, and much more.

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/track.htmStudents who are interested in nature can study animal tracks and learn how to track certain species. This site presents a mystery which students solve by examining animal tracks.

Critical Thinking Activities

•Hundreds of contests & competitions•Based on students’ interests•Using authentic methods of research and inquiry•Writing, Math, Science, History, Technology, Debate, and the list goes on…

Contests & Competitions

Young Inventors!The 2005 Young Inventors Awards Program is open to all students in grades 2-8 in the United States. Students must work to conceive and design their tool inventions.

Book Resources

• Fiction and non-fiction books to match readers’ different interests

• E-books can motivate reluctant readers

• How-to books are a resource for Type III projects

E-books: Books available to read online

CHAPTER ONE

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. "It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress. "I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all,“ added little Amy, with an injured sniff.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Happy readers are engaged

readers!

Reading Research Results

Significant differences favoring the Schoolwide Enrichment Model-R treatment group were found in:

Attitudes toward reading

Reading comprehension

Reading fluency

Projects & Independent Study

Type III Project ideas• Hundreds to choose from in

categories such as: bridges, comics, castles, biographies, animals, culture, journalism, science, botany, creative writing, arts, dance, sculpture …

How can Renzulli Learning help to enrich and challenge all of

your students?

The Wizard Project Maker™

for Individual and Small Group Work

“The Wizard Project Maker helps my students see the ‘why’ in using the Internet.”

The answer to the question, “What next?”

• Students assume roles as first-hand investigators, writers, artists, or other types of practicing professionals.

• The teacher acts as the “guide-on-the-side,” providing instruction based on a specific, direct need a student has expressed in order to be able to accomplish a task.

Basic Characteristics of Enrichment Learning

Student and teacher select a topic which may be an off-shoot of the regular curriculum or an independent topic based on the student’s interest

Student produces a product, project and/or service that is intended to have an impact on a particular audience

Student uses authentic methods, technological resources and advanced level content to produce the product or service

Student Project Example

• A group of students wanted to start a debate club at school

• Renzulli Learning helped them locate the how-to book A Student’s Guide to Social Action

• They wrote a proposal and surveyed students to determine interest in a debate club

• The group used a web site found in Renzulli Learning that allowed them to develop a questionnaire, input the data and tabulate the results of their survey

• They created a PowerPoint presentation and showed it to the Principal and Student Council

• High student interest and the persuasive presentation resulted in the creation of a debate club at their school

The Wizard Project Maker™ walks students through the research process, provides an organizational system, and stores the information gathered.

Student Work

I Can’t Write a PoemBy Emily

Forget itYou must be kiddingI have no ideasDuh!I can’t pick just one topicToo many choicesMy mind goes blankI think too hardIt’s time for lunchMy favorite TV show is onTime’s up? Uh oh!All I have is a dumb list of

excuses.You like it? Really? No kidding.Thanks a lot. Would you like to

see another one?

My Instant PoemBy Emily

This is the poem that melts and freezes

in the ice cream parlor when it drips onto your

paper that soaks it all in

because the paper is flat and

because it wants to become 2-dimensional

And when a brain freeze takes over your mind

this is the poem that helpsit unfreeze

and makes you think better

How do we increase enjoyment, engagement

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Field Test Results

• How much do you like using Renzulli Learning?Completely: 71%Very Much: 29%Somewhat: 0%Not At All: 0%

• Did the profile describe you well?Yes: 93% Maybe: 7%

• Did you view choices in each of the 14 enrichment categories?Yes: 89% No: 11%

Student responses

Students’ Favorite Enrichment Activity Categories

Online Classes & Activities: 32%Virtual Field Trips: 21% Creativity Training: 17%Critical Thinking: 7%Projects & Independent Study: 7%Real Field Trips: 4%Contests & Competitions: 4%Websites: 4%

• Because it takes you to some awesome websites!

• I liked how it had questions and when it was done, it knew all about me.

• It was very cool and found all of my interests. • You can watch fish live on virtual webcams. • It was very exciting because they know what

you like and they have websites for you.

Why did you like

Renzulli Learning?

Student Reactions

Matt: “I have a lot of things I’m interested in, but I never follow through with my ideas. This will help me pick an idea and follow through with it!”

•Students were excited about the topics•Interested and supportive of one another’s interests•Had productive talk about ideas, topics and resources

What have we learned about talent development during the last 30 years?

When the regular curriculum is adjusted for differences and enrichment opportunities, and resources and encouragement are provided, we see student gains in:

Achievement

Creativity

Engagement in learning

Attitudes toward school

What Teachers Can Access in Renzulli

Learning• Student profiles, questionnaires, activities,

sites visited and assessments completed• Reports grouping kids by interest, learning

and product styles• Downloadable activities,independent studies,

learning maps, and classroom work• Enrichment Activity Search Engine• Online discussion group to share questions,

resources, ideas for class activities, etc.

Teacher Reactions

• Students were excited and self motivated

• Good information for beginning of school year

• Want to use it with all students, not just Gifted & Talented students

• Valuable insight into interests, especially from quiet students

• Great way to direct student learning• Supports differentiated instruction

The Teacher’s Role

The “Guide on the Side”

•Consulting

•Guiding

•Assisting

•Providing challenging follow-up

•Type III study direction

Parent Reactions

• Laura– “What was that new

program my daughter was using? She came home and was so excited about it. I know she liked it because she told us all about it. Usually she doesn’t tell us anything about what she does in school.”

Try Renzulli Learning • Log on to www.renzullilearning.com• Go to Test Drive Renzulli Learning

Renzulli Learning is:• an internet-based search-engine and profiler

that matches how students learn to thousands of enrichment activities for both students and teachers

• a resource to direct student learning and provide challenging, interest-based activities that will engage and motivate students

• a “dozen teaching assistants” for teachers, helping with decisions for instruction

• focused on student strengths and interests• based on research and developed over 30

years

By way of summary…

NoCLB

hildeftored!

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