Instructing Diverse Learners:
This section was very interesting on how it was broke down. I have experienced different types of learners, but only a very small number of learners that are using English as their learning language aside from their native language. Take a-ways from this class for me are:
Students bring 3 things that influence their potential for success.
- Ability: The types are Genetics, & Developed.
- Previous experience: Can be positive & negative, built from & used as a self assessment.
- Motivation: To reach self-set goals, & is a powerful source. Give examples of the “end Game”
There are 3 types of students: We tend to focus on Star & low performers, & need to not forget about our average students.
- Star students.
- Average students
- Low performers
Students with reading or writing deficiencies can be for different reasons, one such reason is a student using English as their learning language, when it is not their native language. Things that I took away from this to be used in such situations are:
- Present in basic terms.
- Be as clear as possible & make sure they are clear.
- Keep concepts simple.
- Start with vocabulary words & definitions, & then work the words into applications. Then using the words.
- Use visuals.
- Learn a few words from their native language so they feel you are engaged “with” them.
- Be fair yet consistent with the whole class.
