Unit 13 - Learner Characteristics

Learner Characteristics

In this unit, learners are the center of the class that is why teachers have to look for their characteristics which include a student's motivation. learning strategies, maturity and motivation to know which one of them influences the  pupils attitude towards some aspects like the way they learn, the different approaches they need to do it and how successful they are when picking the language.
To be aware of learner's learning styles we can use a survey in order to identify the way they best study and take that as an advantage to help them be successful and also find good techniques and strategies according to the results of that test. In addition to it, teachers also have to know the level of maturity a group of learners have, so they are conscious about the different way students a act depending on their age. therefore teachers have to take the paste learning experiences into account too, because that influence the way so teacher can ask them about activities and methods that worked best for them in previous levels and that way optimize the language teaching in the classroom.

The way I would apply this to my teaching is testing my students to know the learning style and aid them in a better way and bring interesting and fun activities according to each the way they best learn to I can have great results in my class. 

References
Educationplanner.org,. (2014). What's Your Learning Style?. Retrieved 6 December 2014, from http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

Hltmag.co.uk,. (2014). Retrieved 6 December 2014, from http://www.hltmag.co.uk/mar06/less01.rtf

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