Some Categories of Student Variance with Contributors and Implications for Learning
Category of Student Variance
Biology
Degree of Privilege Positioning for Learning Preferences |
Contributors to the Category
-Gender
-Neurological "wiring" for learning -Abilities -Disabilities -Development -Economic status\Race -Culture -Support system -Language -Experience -Adult models -Trust -Self-concept -Motivation -Temperament -Interpersonal skills -Interests -Learning preferences -Preferences for individuals |
Some Implications for Learning
-High ability and disability exist in a while range of endeavours.
-Students will learn in different modes. -Students will learn on different timetables. -Some parameters for learning are somewhat defined, but are malleable with appropriate context and support. -Students from low SES backgrounds, and representing races, cultures, and languages not in positions of power, face greater school challenges. -Quality of students' adult support system influences learning. -Breadth/depth of student experience influence learning. -Parents who actively commend education positively affect their children's learning. -Trust, positive self-concept, positive temperament, and motivation to learn positively impact student learning. -Positive interpersonal skills and "emotional intelligence" positively impact student learning. -Student interests will vary across topics and subjects. -Students will vary in preference for how to take in and demonstrate knowledge. -Students will relate to teachers differently. |