The Good Learner Good learners are good listeners precisely because the motivation to listen plays one of the most crucial roles throughout their learning process. Michael Nichols‚ PhD‚ once quoted in his book‚ The Lost Art of Listening‚ that “To listen is to pay attention‚ take an interest‚ care about‚ take to heart‚ validate‚ acknowledge‚ be moved and appreciate.” (p.14). When learners are motivated to pay attention and take interests‚ the desire for self-learning naturally take place. As their
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Developing a Learner Profile For the purposes of this assignment I used the Bridge Mills Handout: An Extract by Ian Thompson entitled ‘Japanese speakers’- taken from the book ‘Learner English’ Swan and Smith Pages 296-309. This book is referred to in the following assignment as (Thompson: Followed by the page number). Part One Needs Analysis The student I interviewed was Japanese. Her name was Emiko. Emiko learned English in secondary school and she found it quite difficult. After leaving
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motivated‚ active learner? A self-directed learner is someone who is very independent in learning and does not fear to be self-disciplined in learning. He or she takes responsibility for their own learning. An intrinsically motivated learner is someone who participates in learning activities because of an inward satisfaction of contentment rather than the outward rewards. An intrinsic learner derives inner pleasure from learning. He or she is motivated internally. An active learner consciously engages
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Assignment 2: focus on the learner 1- Background to the learner: My student is called Samir Salem Abdullah Al-Ahsani. He is an Omani student working as an employee in the Bouhelba Company. He speaks Arabic which is his mother tongue and a little English. He’s at the elementary level at Polyglot Institute. He first studied English in the Omani public schools where he didn’t learn much according to him. He felt he couldn’t respond ‚when talked to in English‚ and needs to improve his speaking
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2. Motivation What is motivation? Ways to motivate learners I. Feedback II. Grouping learners based on ability III. Promote co operation over competition 3. Communication I. What is communication II. The communication process III. Effective communication IV. Effective listening V. Non verbal communication 4. Interpersonal relations between learners and the educator I. Importance of interpersonal relations between learners and the educator II. Ways to promote good relations
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learning and development The function of assessment in learning and development is to provide a measure for the learners progress. Assessment is carried out through checks throughout the course‚ and at end of course. activities can help the learner to see their development whilst allowing the Assessor to give valuable feedback when appropriate. This is to measure the learners understanding of the subject set by the criteria. For example: Assessments provide clear measurements and recording
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begging of the qualification so the assessor can see if the learner has skills‚ competence and knowledge to complete the qualification. The assessments are on-going throughout the qualification. The assessments give opportunity for the assessor to monitor the progress and performance of the learner and enable them to record achievements. Within the assessments the assessor can identify learner’s needs. If it is identified that the learner is struggling it will give the opportunity to look at other
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should be suitable for all learners‚ wheelchair users someone with crutches‚ Coat’s behind chairs and bag’s under the table. There are many guidelines for you to follow such as working with vulnerable adults in order to do so you will need a criminal record bureau [CRB] this is used so your work place knows your back ground. When you become a teacher “Assume Nothing” you have to be fair to all your learners by assessing them individually. It is important that all learners feel comfortable and confident
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activeiq.co.uk Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Accreditation Number: (QCF) 501/0167/5 Contents: Identifying Past Experiences and Achievements which Contribute to the Assessment Process Planning for Learners with Special Needs Reasonable Adjustments Identifying Reasonable Adjustments Ensure that the Adjustment is in Accordance with Active IQ Guidelines Making Reasonable Adjustments External Theory Assessment Procedures Regulations for External Theory
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ways that a person can learn‚ some through a combination of multiple. There are auditory learners‚ there are visual learners‚ and lastly there are kinesthetic learners. An auditory learner is one who “has a preference for the transfer of information through listening: to the spoken word‚ of self or others‚ of sounds and noises. These people will use phrases such as ‘tell me’…” (citation 2). A visual learner is one who “has a preference for seen or observed things… These people will use phrases such
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