Learner Profiles “The Three Types of Students”

Learner Profiles“The Three Types of Students”Mr. JohnstonSaigon South International School

Are there only three types of student?Are there not many different

students in the classroom?Why is it important to talk about

this?

The Truly self-motivated studentLoves to learnEnjoys coming to

schoolGoes above and

beyond what is expected.

Has highly refined thinking skills

ParticipatesIs well organizedConsiderate of others

The Truly self-motivated student will..Enjoy the process of learning, and good

grade follows.Think critically about a range of problemsApply what they’ve learned to many

situations. Take an active interest in changing the world

for the better with leadership and example

The “Go through the Motion” StudentThink their future

is solely dependent on grades.

Think success is about passing tests memorizing facts.

See knowledge as a loose body of facts with no connectivity.

The “Go through the Motion” student will..Doesn’t mind hurting others if it’s

justified.As an adult, will probably believe

that “money can buy happiness”.Is often depressed, and feels

“overworked”

The “Tune out” students…Think school is

less interesting than their phone or IPOD

See school as irrelevant to their lives and waste of time

Don’t care and don’t put much effort into learning.

The “Tune Out” students…Need to IM, chat, live on their cell

phones, and buy things to rectify feelings of low self esteem and self worth.

Are more susceptible to dropping out, delinquency, drug abuse.

Cannot make informed choices in the future leading to a successful life of merit.

Many adults are becoming this way too….http://www.storyofstuff.com/

The choice is yours! But think when:Parents

Teachers

Friends

Want to “reward” you with money for grades. (What message are you learning?)

That put too much emphasis on the grade and not learning

Are these the people you want to be like?

DON’T BE LIKE THE DONKEY WHO FOLLOWS THE CARROT FOR REWARD!

•Grades for money•New technological fads•New brand names•Cannot see the “system” or the wire that is holding up the carrot.

Final Survey: How many people in this class do you think:Are “Truly

Motivated” students?

Are “Go through the Motions” students?

Are “Tune Out” students?

Where are you?Are you happy

with where you are?

If you are not happy, what is your plan to get to the group where you want to be? (Set a goal)

Bibliography “Engage Me or Enrage Me”: What Today’s Learners Demand By Marc

Prensky