Learners' Differences

Dr. Hiam Nasseraldeen

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Learners' Differences

watch the video and write down the tips. Do you agree/disagree with them?

Tips for Managing Mixed Ability Classes

Catering for the needs of different learners

Multiple intelligences & Learning styles

Multiple intelligences (MI)Howard Gardner (1983)

Multiple intelligences is a theory introduced by psychologist Howard Gardner that suggests that there are different types of intelligences that individuals may possess, beyond the traditional notion of intelligence as simply having high IQ.

https://revistas.um.es/ijes/article/view/48141/46121

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Foreign Language Learning: A Brain-based Perspective

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Think about yourself as a learner. Wat are yo better at?

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Enhancing assessment strategies

Providing individualized instruction

Engaging a wider range of learners

Designing varied instructional strategies

How can Multiple intelligences help me teach English?

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/learning-tips/discover-your-learning-style/1/#

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Learning styles

For example,

if you have some students who are auditory learners, you might include audio recordings and listening activities in your lesson plan.

Use a variety of teaching methods:Students have different learning styles, and using a variety of teaching methods can help you engage more learners in your class.

if a student is a visual learner, you might use diagrams, charts, and videos to teach vocabulary and grammar.

Knowing your ' learning style can be very helpful in designing effective English language lsessons. How?

Tailor instruction to students' preferred learning style: By knowing your students' learning style, you can adjust your teaching methods to cater to their preferred way of learning.

For example,

Create a positive learning environment: When students feel understood and supported in their learning style, they are more likely to feel comfortable and engaged in the classroom. This can create a positive learning environment that fosters confidence and motivation to learn English.

if a student is a kinesthetic learner and struggles with grammar, you might incorporate physical activities or games into your lesson plan that focus on grammar concepts.

Knowing your ' learning style can be very helpful in designing effective English language lsessons. How?

Help students develop their weak areas: By identifying a student's learning style, you can help them develop their weaker areas.

For example,

• design more effective English language lessons
• engage more learners in the classroom
• create a positive learning environment that supports students' individual needs and preferences.

Knowing your students' learning style can help you:

You can observe your students in the classroom and take note of how they interact with the learning materials. For example, if a student is always drawing diagrams and taking notes during class, they may be a visual learner.

There are many learning style assessments available online, such as VARK, Honey & Mumford, and Kolb's Learning Style Inventory. These assessments can help students identify their preferred learning style based on their responses to a series of questions.

How can I know the student's learning style?

Classroom observations

Learning style assessments

You can create your own learning style inventory by providing different types of learning activities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and asking students to rate which ones they find most effective.

Asking your students for feedback about their learning preferences can also provide valuable insights into their learning style. You can ask them questions such as "What helps you learn best?" or "What type of activities do you enjoy in class?".

How can I know the student's learning style?

Student feedback

Learning style inventories

Your task: Multiple Intelligences Based Activities

1.Find a self-assessment tool of Multiple Intelligences and complete it to identify your own intelligences and understand your preferences for learning. 2. Choose a topic. Design different activities that incorporates multiple intelligences theory and cater to the different learning styles and intelligences of your students. You should consider the following questions:

• What are the learning objectives for the lesson?
• How can I incorporate different types of materials and resources that appeal to different intelligences?
• How can I design instructional strategies that cater to different learning styles and intelligences?
• How can I assess student learning across a range of intelligences?

3. Share your activities with the class and explain how you incorporated multiple intelligences theory into your design. Provide examples of how your plan caters to different learning styles and intelligences.

Deadline:25.6.2024 Can be done in pairs!

Good Luck!