As we begin our focus on the learner, let’s take a look at the learners you currently have in class. If you are not currently teaching, work with a colleague to obtain the profile data. This data will be the foundation you build upon for your learner-centered, project-based topic. (Note: you will type over the items in green; this is just a reminder of what is needed for each category.)
Number of students
Age and grade level
Gender of students
Ethnicity of students
Language All 4 skills proficiency:
Language How many years studying English experience: (a)
Language Type of curriculum, methods, and approaches used experience: (b)
Motivation: (a) Kinds of topics interesting or motivating for your learners
Kinds of texts and activities interesting or motivating for
Motivation: (b) your learners
Kinds of technologies interesting or motivating for your
