ERIC ED442234: Follow the Footprints: Discover the Hidden Talents of Your Children = Siga las huellas: Busque 105 tesoros escondidos en sus hijos = Swiv piti ou toutan: Chache jween tout don li genyen lot moun pa ka we. Teacher's Reference Edition.

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Follow the Footprints: Discover the Hidden Talents of Your
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Children = Siga las huellas: Busque 105 tesoros escondidos
en sus hijos = Swiv piti ou toutan: Chache jween tout don li
genyen lot moun pa ka we. Teacher's Reference Edition.
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of
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1999-00-00
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*Ability Identification; Behavior Patterns; Child Rearing;
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Elementary Secondary Education; *Gifted; *Student
Characteristics; *Talent Identification
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IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This brochure, in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, is
intended to help parents identify children who are gifted and may need an
education that goes beyond what is provided in their classrooms. It focuses
on eight characteristics typical of such children with examples of behaviors
(1) dedication;
showing the characteristic. The characteristics are:
(2)
(6) interest;
(5) adaptability;
(4) curiosity;
(3) friendship;
expression;
(7) energy; and (8) elaboration. A student behavior observation form is
attached on which parents can record student behaviors in each of these
areas.
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INTRODUCTION
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Parents are asked to observe their children closely
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dedication
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a friendship
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adaptability
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energy
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Follow the footprints.
Parents, we need you in order to bring
your children's hidden talents to light.
Discover the hidden talents
Teachers may find characteristics of
of your children.
talent in your children, but sometimes
they cannot recognize these talents
because of a language barrier or cultural
differences. Your children may possess the
same talents as those children from other
cultures; however, there are differences based on
cultural values, needs, and interests typical of each
culture. You are the best advocate for your children's
rights. Read this brochure carefully, as it may open a
world of academic opportunities to your children.
There are different types of educational programs designed to
address the specific needs of each student at a national, state,
Dedication
Self-motivated, follows through with assigned
and school district level. To determine which program will be
tasks, not easily discouraged, obsessed with
the most suitable for a specific student, there are psychological,
special interests
academic, and aptitude tests, and also behavioral observation
questionnaires for teachers and parents. One of these programs
Expression.
RiCh vocabulary, communicates well with
is designed for children with advanced abilities, interests, and
others both verbally and physically,
talents. Perhaps your children need this program. We need
sometimes rebellious or defiant
your help and cooperation to find the best way to assist in
your children's education.
Friendship
Collaborates well with others, works well in
groups, group leaders
Your children may be candidates for this program if they excel
or have the capacity to excel above peers in regular school
Curiosity
Asks many questions, discusses adult topics
Through this brochure, you can discover if your
classes.
of interest related to history or current events,
children have one, several, or all of the characteristics which
reads extensively
will identify them for a special educational program in which
they will develop fully as students and as individuals. Students
Adaptability
Accepts family responsibilities, cares for
who demonstrate great intellectual, creative, or leadership
younger siblings, easily adapts to two cultures
capacity, or who excel in a specific academic area may require
educational services and activities that cannot be found in the
Interest
Has collections and hobbies, demonstrates
regular school program.
high levels of understanding and sensitivity
regarding the needs of others, displays strong
Observe your children's behavior at home with the family, in
interests in arts and sciences, great sense of
the neighborhood with friends, in the church, or in any other
humor
organization to which you belong. Ask your children's teachers
about their conduct, effort, and academic achievement. Write
Energy,
Seems inexhaustible, exhibits great physical
down each behavior at the moment it occurs or when you realize
and mental endurance, enjoys games and
it. Speak with your children and ask them about their concerns.
conversations
Pay attention to your children's questions and inclinations.
Remember that a talent may be shown in a positive form or in
Elaboration
Has different and unique ideas, creative
a way that seems negative to us or members of our culture.
problem solver, good imagination
Compare your children with other children of the same age.
At the end of this brochure, you will find a place to write down
your observations.
If your children have unusual interests or ideas for their ages;
if they ask questions about everything; if they are inexhaustible
and have self-initiative; if they seem "wise beyond their years;"
if they are very interested in specific topics such as music,
history, or politics in an exceptional way; if they adapt easily
to a new culture; if they are different from the rest; speak with
your children's teachers, counselors, or administrators. Show
them your behavioral notations form and request psychological
and academic evaluations for your children. The school system
offers these services free of charge to those children who exhibit
You can be the best detective to find
exceptional abilities.
your children's hidden talents. Observe the footprints of your
children's conduct. Make brief and concise notations. You do
not need to use complete sentences; sometimes a key word is
enough as a reminder of a behavior.
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ADAPTABILITY
DEDICATION
Perhaps your children are bored with routine tasks. However,
The family, customs, native country, religion, and cultural roots
they may put forth maximum effort and do not get discouraged
play an important role in the life of Haitian/Hispanic children.
with laborious and complicated work that they choose. Your
They like to help and assume responsibility in the family,
children do not rest until completing the final product. If they
especially with younger siblings, grandparents, and the most
give their word and are determined to do something, you can
needy. They function easily in their native culture while, at the
be sure they will not rest until the work is done and that the
same time, adapting to the new culture and learning a new
work will be done well.
Also, because they may be
language. Sometimes they are the translators and interpreters
perfectionists, they are meticulous. They may be persistent
for the family, assuming adult roles. Follow the trail left by
your children.
and sometimes stubborn about their ideas, rigid in their thought,
or analytical, logical, and mathematical. Look for this footprint
in your children's behavior.
INTEREST
There are children who possess a storehouse of knowledge
EXPRESSION
about a variety of themes, demonstrating an unusual interest
Some children are more expressive than others.
Their
for their age. They are especially interested in the arts: painting,
vocabulary is very rich and extensive. They are categorized
sculpture, music, dance, poetry, literature, and theater. They
as "talkative," and sometimes they are penalized for talking
construct and disassemble toys trying to invent something new
too much, especially in the classroom. These children may
or to see how the toys function. They have collections and
hobbies.
express their feelings by kissing and hugging friends, siblings,
Sometimes these children are interested in the
or other family members. This display of affection is very
problems, needs, and feelings of others. They demonstrate a
typical of children from Hispanic culture. A person who knows
great sense of humor, even in situations where others of their
the children's native language and culture could recognize this
age do not find any humor. They do not adhere to stereotypes,
showing interest in themes and occupations that are
characteristic as a positive sign.
Children can also express
themselves by being unconcerned, irresponsible, rebellious,
traditionally considered as typical of the opposite sex. Be a
or defiant. Observe the impression left by this footprint.
detective and discover this talent.
FRIENDSHIP
ENERGY
There are children who are very sociable and look for other
Perhaps your children seem inexhaustible, never tired, always
talking.
people's company (children or adults), who enjoy working on
These children exhibit a great physical endurance
teams, and prefer not to be alone. They will be group leaders
and demonstrate high ability for sports. Their movements are
well coordinated, and they enjoy games and athletic
and organizers. They tend to dominate the other members of
the group, directing any activity. Other children often choose
competitions. They need little sleep and are always active.
them as friends and accept their leadership. Is this a footprint
Run after these footprints.
of your children's talents?
ELABORATION
CURIOSITY
Observe if your children think well and deeply before talking
Children can demonstrate great curiosity about the surrounding
or answering, or if they have many diverse ideas about various
world by asking many questions, sometimes unexpected, about
things. Notice if they devise different ways to solve problems
anything. They are always looking for the relationship of cause
in unusual, unique, and ingenious manners. Perhaps they enjoy
and effect on things and try to discover the how and why of
imagining fantastic situations, creating their own stories, or
everything, however insignificant it is or may seem to us. Many
pretending they are fictional characters. The product of their
times they look for adult company and themes. They read
work tends to be original and flexible, giving common things
extensively and learn new information easily.
They are
inventive uses and meanings that often cause surprise and
interested in current events or historic topics, biographies,
admiration. This is the last footprint. Follow your children.
encyclopedias, poetry, drama, stories, science, and geography.
They also demonstrate an unusual curiosity for their age about
adult issues, such as religion and politics, and are very
concerned with what is right or wrong, just or unjust. This can
be another footprint to be discovered.
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Name of Student
STUDENT BEHAVIOR OBSERVATION FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT
Indicate if your child displays any of the following characteristics by placing an X in the appropriate box.
1.
Describe the behavior observed.
2.
Characteristics
Sometimes
Never
Usually
Describe Behavior
DEDICATION
1.
2. EXPRESSION
3. FRIENDSHIP
4. CURIOSITY
5. ADAPTABILITY
6. INTEREST
7. ENERGY
8. ELABORATION
Observe your child's behavior at home, at church, and in the neighborhood and record any activity that might point to
a special talent not commonly associated with children of their age.
If you think that your child has a unique talent,
report it to your school and request an evaluation.
This brochure was modeled after the Texas Education Agency's Celebrate Your Child, and was funded by the State of Florida Department of
Education. Division of Public Schools and Community Education, Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services through general
revenue funds. For additional copies contact the Clearinghouse Information Center, Room 628, Turlington Building, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-0400 or telephone: [phone]; FAX [phone]; Suncom: 278-1879; e-mail: [email protected]
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