Ask the student what will help and consider a learner profile
Learner profiles help students express who they are, their needs, and strengths.
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Survey students
Survey students
Ask students what supports their learning and what gets in the way.
I personally do a survey at the beginning of every class, every semester ... to get an idea of who is in the classroom to begin with and what they would benefit, or what they want to see in the class, what would work [and not work] for them.
Nancy Searcy
Source: Student profiles - UDL supporting diversity in BC schools (opens in a new tab/window)
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Student profiles - UDL supporting diversity in BC schools
Maximise the benefits of a learner profile
Maximise the benefits of a learner profile
Learner profiles help teachers get to know students and what's important to them.
Encourage students to:
- express aspirations and passions
- address assumptions
- identify potential barriers to learning and wellbeing
- describe their accessibility and technology needs and preferences
- suggest beneficial teaching and learning approaches.
Let students personalise learner profiles
Let students personalise learner profiles
A learner profile is created by students and whānau.
Students can choose to present information in any media.
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What to include in a learner profile
What to include in a learner profile
Discuss with the student and their whānau what to include in a learner profile.
- Important people
- Cultural connections and experiences
- Languages spoken
- Things the student is good at
- Memorable life experiences
- How they like to unwind and relax
- Likes and interests
- Dislikes and things they avoid
- How they like to learn and what helps
- Things that make it hard for them to learn
- What they do when they need help
Examples of learner profiles
Examples of learner profiles
Secondary school learner profile
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Useful resources
Useful resources
About me
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