My Renzulli Profile

Desire is a seventh grade student who has special interests and abilities in school. He described his grades as above average in math, above average in science, average in reading, and above average in social studies. He seems to have several areas of interest. His primary interest appears to be in athletics. He seems to like physical activity and may be interested in learning about sports, nutrition, physical therapy, or sports medicine.

Desire's second area of interest appears to be in history & social studies. He seems to have an interest in studying the past to learn about famous historical figures and events, antiques, old photographs, and/or oral histories (talking to people about their past experiences).

Desire's third area of interest appears to be in writing. He seems to enjoy writing, and should have opportunities to develop skills in writing in a variety of genres such as fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and journalism.

Desire also has specific preferred instructional styles. Learning or instructional styles are the ways students like to learn and the strategies parents and teachers use to help them learn. Desire has very clearly defined learning preferences. His preferred instructional style is through technology that helps him to learn by using various interactive multi-media devices and Internet content. His second choice of learning style is peer tutoring that happens when a student or friend who knows a good deal about something helps or works with him to really understand the topic or material being studied in school. Desire also enjoys working in groups, as he enjoys working together with other students in or out of class.

Desire also has a preferred product style. That is, he has certain kinds of products that he likes to complete. His first product choice is technological, as he enjoys photography, using computer technology, and integrating media in a number of different and interesting ways. His second choice of product style is written, as he enjoys writing articles, stories, or other types of written products. Desire's third choice of product style is service, as he likes to provide assistance to individuals or groups in his community. Desire may also want to lead a group of students to do something that provides help to others in need.