Learners

Hello, After taking the Learning Connections Inventory, my overall score says I am a dynamic learner. Sequence: I scored a 32 and this is my Use First. I tend to use the sequence pattern a lot while at work. My desk at work is very clean and organize. I have my schedule typed out hour by hour from 8 am until 4:30 pm on what I need to do for the day. I get frustrated when staff members come in and stop me from working on whatever is in front of me to help them. It really bothers me when people…

Learner Survey/Skill-Knowledge Assessment Fall 2016 Ethics, Education and Change Name _______Ashley Ridgeway__________ Subject (Major) Area: __Clinical Psychology________________ Graduate Yr: ___Sophomore___ This section of the assessment asks you to look at yourself, your background, and your approach to learning and to ethics. It also gives the instructor an idea of who you are, what you are looking to achieve, and some insight into how you intend to achieve it. Reformat this as you…

The Law of the Learner is when the teacher has taken it upon themselves to become responsible for the students learning. In order for a teacher to be considered great, it can only be determined by if the students are learning (Wilkinson, 1992, p. 18). Some teachers have the gift of teaching. It comes naturally to them, while others struggle. The Lord sprung teaching on me. He birthed a prayer ministry through me, and gave me a following. I did not know anything about teaching, but through…

language learners with disabilities: Classification, assessment, and accommodation issues. Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 10(2), 1–30. http://eric. ed.gov/?id=EJ865585 The author addresses issues concerning accessibility of assessment and accommodations for English language learners with disabilities. It discusses these students and makes recommendations for more accessible school based, state and global (SAT, ACT, etc.) assessments. English language learners…

2015, as a bipartisan measure to provide equal opportunity for all students within the U.S (ESSA, 2015). The purpose of this memo is to describe how to identify federal statute and individual state regulations, that are defined to identify English Learners under the requirements of ESSA. Further, this memo will locate any potentially unclear elements and questions that remain to be answered, regarding ESSA, Sec. 3003. English language acquisition, language enhancement, and academic achievement. …

The number of public school students in the United States, whose primary home language is not English, continues to grow each year. Nationally, the English Language Learner (ELL) population increased 61 percent in the decade from 1994 – 2004 (VanDeWeghe, 2008). In 2007 there were over 2 million Pre K – 3rd grade ELL students enrolled in public schools across the country (Xu & Drame, 2008). The largest district in the state of Arizona, Mesa Public Schools (MPS), reported an average of over 27…

Diversity of Learners As I have expressed previously in the two topics above, diversity plays a major role in each classroom today, and is something that each teacher has to face. Diversity can be anything from race, gender, socioeconomic background, or even learning style. By knowing this, it is important that I become aware of the different diversities in each class, and make sure that each is respected. Like the quote that I used previously from the Conceptual Framework Proficiencies,…

since I have attempted a similar exercise. While they have not been bad years, I know I could have achieved more if my life goals had been more clearly in focus. Aspects of a Self-Directed, Intrinsically Motivated, Active Learner According to Jeff Cobb, a self-directed learner has at least fifteen aspects. They are as follows: 1. Takes initiative; 2. Is comfortable with independence; 3. Is persistent; 4. Accepts responsibility; 5. Views problems as challenges, not obstacles; 6. Is capable of…

Topic 3- Should English Language Learners Be Placed in a General Classroom or a Special Education Classroom? A third question plaguing schools with English language learners is whether to place the English language learners in a general classroom or a special education classroom. Several schools place them in the special education classroom when they do not have special needs, thus taking the teacher’s attention away from students that have special needs and require the extra help. Likewise,…

Supporting English Language Learners There are an increasing number of non-native English speakers in schools around the United States. Schools are faced with the daunting task of providing an education that meets the needs of every student, including those who have a language barrier. According to Tom Stritikus, many linguistically diverse students fall into two categories: National Merit Scholars and high school dropouts (Laureate Education, 2009a). More must be done to ensure that ELL…