delivering assessment-based instruction that is differentiated to intentionally support the...
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Delivering assessment-based instruction that is differentiated to intentionally support the strengths, needs and interests of each student to improve student achievement and success in all subjects and programs YRDSB Plan for Continuous Improvement
Learning style Interests Self-confidence . . . . . .
What is in your students’ backpacks?
Learning style Interests Self-confidence Gender Family structure Socio-economic status Social development Attitudes and values Intellectual ability Developmental stage Sexual orientation Emotions
What is in your students’ backpacks?
• Family Support• Life Experiences• Natural talents•Cultural background•Personality •Goals•Fears
“Students taught in their preferred learning styles demonstrated higher levels of achievement, showed more interest in the subject matter, approved of instructional methods, and wanted other subjects to be taught similarly.”
Bell, L. (1986). Learning styles in the middle school classroom: Why and how. Middle School Journal, 18(1), 18 – 19.
Understanding the Learner
Multiple Intelligence Learning Style (VAK) Learning Type Interest
Learning Inventories
Linguistic, Logical- Mathematical, Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Visual-Spatial, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalist
1. Complete survey2. Place yellow stickie on class profile3. How would you use this class profile?4. How would this information impact your
instructional planning?
Multiple Intelligences
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
1. Complete Inventory2. Pink stickie on class profile3. Discuss what sort of activities you do to
specifically engage your visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners?
Learning Style (VAK)
1. Choice Experimentation, Doing things your own way
2. Practicality Facts and details, Straightforward
3. Research Theories and working with ideas
4. Feelings Imagination and a variety of perspectives
Learning Type
1. Complete questionnaire2. Green stickie note on class profile3. What’s new in your thinking about learning
type? 4. Are there any surprises when you reflect on
yourself as a learner?
Learning Type
Personal Interests Hobbies Extracurricular Activities
Interests
When might similar learning characteristics be beneficial in grouping students?
When might groupings where there are minimal similarities in learning styles be beneficial?
Personal Mandala
What implications does this information have on
instruction and assessment?
School Group Discussion
Developing class profiles and student profiles can help teachers plan daily instruction that enables every student to learn and achieve success -- instruction that is “necessary for some and good for all”. Learning for All K-12; Draft June, 2009 p. 31
Student Interests/Strengthswww.careercruising.ca (Matchmaker & My
Skills)
Learning Preference Inventorieswww.businessballs.com
York Region District School Board Portalbww.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
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