Learner Factors

Theories & Factors That Affect Student Learning
Jeremy Jameson(Thanks Ashley for the template)
Learner Factors Analyzing the student learners is a means to identify the learner characteristics that will likely impact the process and outcomes of the learning experience.
Factors	Description	Resource or Constraint		Initial ideas for maximizing positive factors and minimizing negative factors
Factors	Description	+	-
Age/Academic Range	12-13, 7th graders		-	Immature group of students; explain expectations
Sex Distribution	39% female, 61% male	+		Math skills at this age are across the board, girls seem to care more therefore skill is equal
Ethnic Diversity	65% minority	+		Not a factor in this project.
Educational Level	K-6th complete, no advanced classes	+		Not a strong factor, student have a more difficult time connecting to what the "real world" is.
Disability or Impairment	ESL, LD, ED		-	Pair ESL student with a bilingual classmate. Follow modifications.
Developmentally Appropriate	Consistent with ability level	+		In line with TEKS and keeps attention
Prerequisite Knowledge	basic math skills	+		no check needed
Related Experience	bank transactions?		-	Bank e xamples, time permitting
Perception of Role as Student	Mixture of curiosity and apathy		-	Discuss possible roles of number interactions
Motivation for Learning	Sports eligibility, some needed for work and/or college		-	Opportunity to use manipulatives will break monotony of lecture and ke ep hands busy = focus
Attitude Toward Subject	Necessary, and negative		-	Make the learning experience positive and fun. Keep them engaged in their learning.
Expectations from Course	Preparation for TAKS test and basic skills for work and/or college		-	Explain how this process i s tested and why
Competitiveness	Moderate	+		Students respond to challenges. Engage students in game from.
Environmental Factors Analyzing the environment is a means to identify the issues that will impact the process of the design and production, implementation, and outcomes of the learning experience.
Factors	Description	Resource or Constraint		Initial ideas for maximizing positive factors and minimizing negative factors
Factors	Description	+	-
*Design and Production Factors*
Budget Available	None	+		No funding needed.
Materials Required	Textbook, Document Camera, Manipulatives	+		Check all equipment for malfunctions.
Production Equipment Available	Laptop, projector, document cameras, smart tv, smart board	+		Due to resources available teachers can make lesson more interesting.
Time for Design and Production	4 90-minute class periods	+		secure lab far enough in advance, if needed
Department Technology Requirements	Smartboard and Math Lab available	+		Check network connection prior to lab use.
*Implementation Factors*
Class Size	25-30 students		-	Hold a Q&A session in group setting each day to minimize answering repeated questions and maximize quality time spent facilitating project. (Good idea , we are borrowing this)
Class Period Length	90 minutes; A/B Block Schedule	+		Sufficient time during class to cover and reenforce material using manipulatives.
Location	Portable Building		-	Same. Change how they learn(often). Keep students alert and interested
Seating Arrangement	Desks arranged in groups of 10	+		Allow students to easily work with groups.
Lighting	Fluorescent lighting		-	Limited adjustment with projector light can be cut and shades drawn.
Temperature	74 if lucky	+		Comfortable if not warm on days.
Noise	Moderate		-	Music is used sparingly.
Equipment	document camera, laptop, smart tv, projector	+		Each group can present their rule findings at document camera
Technology Support	Shared resource(1 person for 4 schools)		-	No immediate technical support. (Overhead projector is available if there is a failure)
*Outcome Factors*
State Requirements	TEKS 111.7.b.1.a, 2.bcg	+		TEKS met with project.
Employer Needs	TEKS being met.	+