Portrait of a Diverse Learner Reflection Paper
Strengths and Weaknesses
A learning strength I observed while tutoring Leslie that stood out to me was his high level of learning agility. He came to our tutorial sessions each week eager to learn a new skill. His raw aptitude coupled with his positive attitude made each session a new adventure for him as he learned to use the calculator. His self-awareness, openness to learn new skills, motivation, and ability to apply previously taught calculator skills to new problems allowed Leslie to excel at each tutorial session.
The only learning weakness I ever observed while working with Leslie in a session was when he scored in the high sixties on one of the tests. He did not want to review the test with me. Instead, he asked for permission to throw it in my recycling bin. Nevertheless, he used that experience to reach a much higher score on the …show more content…
Use assessment as a tool to evaluate learning and improve instruction for all learners.
I used assessment as a tool to evaluate learning and improve instruction by scoring Leslie’s calculator tests at least every two weeks based on UIL guidelines. I used the data collected from the assessments to identify and improve his learning as well as guide my decisions for instruction during the next session. The goal was to increase his score by at least five points each test in order to improve learning.
10. Demonstrate a commitment to using technology to create an authentic learning environment that promotes problem-solving and decision making for diverse learners.
I demonstrated a commitment to using technology to create an authentic learning environment that promotes problem-solving and decision making for diverse learners by teaching Leslie how to use the calculator correctly. Leslie’s use of the computer to research the formulas used to add a list of consecutive and non-consecutive numbers engaged his problem-solving, decision making, and higher order thinking
Strengths and Weaknesses
A learning strength I observed while tutoring Leslie that stood out to me was his high level of learning agility. He came to our tutorial sessions each week eager to learn a new skill. His raw aptitude coupled with his positive attitude made each session a new adventure for him as he learned to use the calculator. His self-awareness, openness to learn new skills, motivation, and ability to apply previously taught calculator skills to new problems allowed Leslie to excel at each tutorial session.
The only learning weakness I ever observed while working with Leslie in a session was when he scored in the high sixties on one of the tests. He did not want to review the test with me. Instead, he asked for permission to throw it in my recycling bin. Nevertheless, he used that experience to reach a much higher score on the …show more content…
Use assessment as a tool to evaluate learning and improve instruction for all learners.
I used assessment as a tool to evaluate learning and improve instruction by scoring Leslie’s calculator tests at least every two weeks based on UIL guidelines. I used the data collected from the assessments to identify and improve his learning as well as guide my decisions for instruction during the next session. The goal was to increase his score by at least five points each test in order to improve learning.
10. Demonstrate a commitment to using technology to create an authentic learning environment that promotes problem-solving and decision making for diverse learners.
I demonstrated a commitment to using technology to create an authentic learning environment that promotes problem-solving and decision making for diverse learners by teaching Leslie how to use the calculator correctly. Leslie’s use of the computer to research the formulas used to add a list of consecutive and non-consecutive numbers engaged his problem-solving, decision making, and higher order thinking