delivering assessment-based instruction that is differentiated to intentionally support the...

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

Getting Started….Knowing your learners

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“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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