LEARNER’S CHARACTERISTICS
AND LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
The focus of this episode is Diversity
of Learners -- their different learning abilities relating to their personal
background. My task includes observing
learners of different learning abilities but the same grade level.
I was able to interview two pupils to
gather their background information and observe them as they participate in a
classroom activity. I also keenly observed the teacher’s approach to meet their needs . Then I made a narrative
report about it.
I have learned that a good teacher can
facilitate learning process by first recognizing and respecting individual
differences, then using knowledge about the students to design various sets of
learning activities and teaching approaches to ensure that all students can
attain desired learning goals. She gives more difficult tasks and questions to
the bright pupils and guides those who seem to be behind. It seems important to
approach the learners , each with their own ability and preference. Success of
individual should not be measured by what is viewed as normal, but should be
judged based on the potential of each pupil. Differentiation is important so
that each child can work at his own level so that they can learn and achieve.
They should have the opportunity to progress whatever level they work at.
Personal background also affects a
learner’s ability. An attention seeker
student may have many siblings at home, an enthusiastic student may be familiar
with the subject because of his parent’s occupation (for example, a pupil who
is very good in math may have a math teacher father who tutors him often at
home!). Slow learner may have hearing or vision problems. These things are
carefully considered by the teacher.
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