Learning profiles of three students from a middle school classroom and suggestions for a differentiated classroom.

1. LEARNING PROFILES
IN A DIFFERENTIATED
CLASSROOM

2. Inventory I used for assessing
Learner Profiles
20 Questions About Me2
Student Name ___________________________________Date____________
1. What is my favourite activity to do at school?__ ________________________________________
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2. What is my favourite subject? _______________________________________________________
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3. What is my favourite activity outside of school? _________________________________________
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4. What sport do I like to watch? _______________________________________________________
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5. What sport do I like to play? ________________________________________________________
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6. What would I like to learn more about? _______________________________________________
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7. What kind of books do I like to read? _________________________________________________
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8. What is the best book I ever read? ___________________________________________________
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9. How much time do I spend reading for fun every week? __________________________________
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10. What is my favourite television show? _______________________________________________
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11. What kind of music do I like? _________________________________________________-_____
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12. What is my favourite activity to do on the computer? ___________________________________
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13. What kind of technology do I like to use? _____________________________________________
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Reference:
http://education.alberta.ca/media/1233960/6_ch3%20learner.pdf

3. STRENGTHS
RECOGNITION
(LEARNING
‘WHAT’)
WEAKNESSES
INTERESTS/
PREFERENCES
Student 1: ABCOpen ended
Excellent
observation and
interpretation of
new
information, lingu
ist, avid reader
tasks, hands on
activity, individual
work.
STRATEGY
(LEARNING
‘HOW’)
Outstanding
Poor
concentration, ex handwriting,
cellent problem
solving skills,
AFFECT
(LEARNING
‘WHY’)
Persistent, seeks
challenge, an
independent
worker, has a
deep interest in
subjects
Shy, takes a
while to make
friends and open
up with teachers.
Individual work,
hands on activity,
works well on the
computer.

4. PRE ASSESSMENT USING KWL
CHART:
• The KWL chart can be used to assess the
extent of knowledge of all three of the
selected students, and the class in
general.
• The KWL chart can be used for
assessment before, during and after
instruction.

5. LEARNING THEME
SKIP INSTRUCTION:
• Skip instruction being covered in class and
move on to application questions that can
develop his higher order thinking skills.
• Give him special worksheets to solve while
the rest of the class struggles the concepts.

6. USE AN LMS LIKE MOODLE OR
EDMODO
• Post links for pre reading and higher level
reading , assignments for extra credits on
the LMS.
• He can work independently, reach a
higher level of understanding and develop
critical thinking skills ahead of the class.
• Push him a little beyond what he would
attain comfortably in class.

7. EXTRA CREDIT WORK
• Design an experiment or an activity on the
topic that is currently being taught in class.
• Design a game, create an animation or a
video, work with graphic organizers.
• Encourage him to join an open online
course.
• Encourage him to work in groups and
improve his handwriting.

8. STUDENT 2: PQR
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
RECOGNITION
(LEARNING
‘WHAT’)
He is a good
observer,
Limited English
vocabulary, difficulty
with reading and
writing
STRATEGY
(LEARNING ‘HOW’)
Has strong problem
solving and
analyzing skills,
excellent at sports,
Level of
concentration is very
low, restless, fidgety
AFFECT
(LEARNING ‘WHY’)
Very confident, has
high energy, is an
optimist
Low expectation of
success, cannot do
independent work,
has the tendency to
clown around in
class
INTERESTS/
PREFERENCES
Video games, hands
on activities, drama
( loves to mimic
teachers)

9. CLASS ROOM BASED
LEARNING
• Involve him in activities that allow him to
move around. THEMES
• Handle equipment in class activities.
• Design an experiment or activity.
• Invent a game that uses a concept of
Physics.
• Write and direct a skit/play and act it
out.
• Allow him to work in groups and lead the
group if possible.

10. TECHNOLOGICAL INTERVNTIONS
• Special reading assignments on an LMS.
• Specially designed quiz and assignments on
edmodo.
• Create an animation highlighting a concept of
Physics.
• Create a presentation for the class.
• Use simulations and gaming.
• Use Graphic organizers.
• Build a glossary of terms on edmodo.

11. Student 3: XYZ
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
RECOGNITION
(LEARNING
‘WHAT’)
Is a good observer
Limited English
language
proficiency, has
limited knowledge
content
STRATEGY
(LEARNING ‘HOW’)
Highly flexible and
adaptable,
Poor self monitoring,
trouble completing
tasks, poor
organization
AFFECT
(LEARNING ‘WHY’)
Caring and
considerate
Difficulty working in
groups, fearful,
gives up easily, has
difficulty with
independent work.
INTERESTS /
PREFERENCES
Structured tasks,
hands on activities.

12. LEARNING THEMES
• Pre reading assignment on edmodo includes a
video, ppt and a quiz.
• Additional links for basic understanding followed
by a small assignment.
• Class room instructions include audios, videos
and simulations.
• Personal supervision of class assignments.
• Specially designed assignments to improve
understanding.

13. • Involve him actively in classroom and lab activities.
• Use graphic organizers.
• Homework includes online assignments, quiz, making
a prezi, ppt etc.
• Encourage him to present these in class.
• Introduce him to an interactive online English learning
website like
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org, http://www.englis
hdaily.com/, http://go.english4today.com/English_Learni
ng_Websites/

14. • Talk to him and help him organize his
work.
• Help him use organizers and planners.
• Give extra credit for neat work, work
submitted on time.
• Praise him for his work in class.
• Keep a model notebook in the class.
• Introduce him to google calendar.

15. A DIFFERENTIATED
CLASSROOM

16. PRE ASSESSMENT
• Post pre reading on edmodo.com
• The reading assignment includes a video
and a ppt followed by a quiz and an
assignment.
• Give additional links for higher level
reading.
• Use this information for assessing the
level of interest and understanding of the
students.

17. CLASS ROOM
INSTRUCTIONS
• Divide the class according to the level of
preparedness of the students.
• Gifted students solve a specially designed
worksheet and design a lab activity on the current
topic.
• Instructions for the class include audio, videos,
graphic organizers, interactive discussions.
• Students discuss and improve the
activity/experiment in class and perform it in the
lab.

18. Contd…..
• Formative assessment: Organize the class
into four groups and have a quiz that
includes audio and video. A digital game can
also be used.
• Home work assignment: In addition to written
work, students work on online quizzes and
assignments, build a glossary, keep a
journal.
• Project work: Divide the class into groups
according to their interests. Students make
graphic organizers, prezis, animations,
composing a song.
• Student work is displayed in class.

19. Contd……
• Senior students can part in a webinar or
watch a recording of one.
• Motivated students can also enroll in an
open online course.