Assessing Learners

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Learner Assessment...

Is the process of identifying and quantifying those learner characteristics and attributes that may have an influence upon the teaching and learning process.

Major Concept:

Learner characteristics can include:

• Existing Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes
• Demographic characteristics (age, race, and gender)
• Physiological characteristics (general physical condition)
• Aptitudes and Talents
• Prior Experience
• Learning Style
• Attitudinal characteristics
• Geographical location
• Current job category or position
• Value system
• Life / Career stage

There are several major schools of thought which impact how we think about and assess learners. Some of these major "schools of thought" include: Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism. 

Learner Characteristics and Instructional Design

Analyzing the Learner

Behaviorism

Cognitivism

Constructivism

More Learning Theories

Learning Styles

Learning Style Theory

Learning Style Survey