UNIT 14: LEARNER NEEDS

 LEARNER NEEDS

In this unit I learned what the needs of a learner are when he/she is learning a new language. The classroom is a place in which both the teacher and students feel empowered to learn together and from one another. Students follow their own curiosities into content, and teachers follow their students into learning. There are some needs that I consider important to mention: personal needs, learning needs and professional needs; the needs of a learner represent the gap between what the learner wants to get out of the learning experience and his or her current state of knowledge, skill, and enthusiasm. Each learner is unique, and brings to the learning situation his or her own different learning style, knowledge set, pool of past experiences, and motivation. It is important for instructors to consider the level of knowledge and skill development attained by the learners prior to instruction. As teacher I would like to ponder the learners need in the classroom and I consider that the best way to get this information is by asking the learners or by observing them in some activities during the lesson. Also I know that teachers cannot meet all learners´ needs all the time for that reason I would use a variety of activities in the class.

Bibliography:

• Mary Spratt, Alan Pulverness, Melanie Williams (2001) TKT Teaching Knowledge Test course Module 1,2 and 3
• McKeachie. W., & Svinicki, M. (2006). McKeachie’s teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
•  Noessel, C. (2003). Free range learning support. Interaction Design Institute. <http://www.interaction-ivrea.it/theses/2002-03/c.noessel/need.htm>