The Role of Renzulli Learning Strategy on Developing EFL Preparatory Students’ Performance

The current study explores the role of using the Renzulli learning strategy on the development of four skills for fourth year Iraqi EFL preparatory students. The population of the present study includes EFL Iraqi preparatory students of the fourth year in Ibn AlHaitham Secondary Private School for Girls, Tikrit City in Salah Alden governorate. The sample of this study consists of (75) students who have been chosen from fourth grade at Ibn Al-Haitham Secondary private school for girls, Tikrit City. (30) Students have been chosen to be the experimental group, and (30) students have been chosen to be the control group. Section (A) has been chosen to be the experimental group. Section (B) has been chosen to be the control group. In addition, there were 15 participants chosen for the pilot study. The findings of the study revealed that the students of the experimental group who have been exposed to the Renzulli learning strategy get better scores than the control group who have been taught according to the traditional strategy in their achievement. The variety of the instructional material which is prepared by using technology tool is based on exchanging and sharing ideas not only in the classroom but in real life situation. Further studies may be conducted on other levels of school or other countries and school systems

A reflective conversation with Joe Renzulli and Sally Reis

In this reflective conversation, Dr. Joe Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis respond to questions about the newly developed Renzulli Learning System. They discuss the system in light of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) and provide information regarding it's use with curriculum compacting and Renzulli's “Three Ring Conceptualization of Giftedness”. Lastly, the “new literacies” in gifted education are discussed.

A virtual learning application of the schoolwide enrichment model and high-end learning theory

Remarkable advances in instructional communication technology (ICT) have now made it possible to provide high levels of enrichment services to students online. This paper describes an Internet-based enrichment program based on a high-end learning theory that focuses on the development of creative productivity through the application of knowledge rather than the mere acquisition and storage of knowledge. The program, called Renzulli Learning System (RLS), extends the pedagogy of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) to various forms of enrichment as well as first-hand investigative and creative endeavors. In this paper, a brief overview is provided about the SEM, the organizational framework upon which the RLS is based. This section will be followed by summaries of the Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness and the Enrichment Triad Model, the two theories underlying SEM, and the final section presents a detailed description of the RLS.