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3.1.6 Gifted English Language Learners - Success stories in secondary schools
Success stories of gifted ELLs in Australian secondary schools are recounted in this presentation that identifies the experiences and educational needs of this specific group of students and how these needs are being met. While there is consensus that students need proficiency in English to function in the Australian schooling system, my inquiry shows that the needs of students who are gifted must also be acknowledged. Success stories of diverse school offerings, support for English language learning, facilitation of self-directed learning, and quality of teachers and programs are identified as being paramount to meeting the educational needs of these students.