Access Point 2: The Learner as a Key Player

Students bring different backgrounds and experiences to the learning process. They come to the learning situation with different mindsets and skill sets that guide our instructional planning and delivery. We want engaged, empowered students who are able to reflect upon and advocate for their own learning. This access point acknowledges that students play a central role in helping us facilitate inclusion within second language education.

Additional Resources

Chapter 3: Getting to Know Our Second Language Learners
  • Student Learning Profile: Word / PDF
Chapter 4: Taking Charge of One’s Own Learning: Empowering Second Language Learners
  • Implementing Language or Learning Goals: Word / PDF
  • Helping Learners Talk About Their Work in a Learning Conference: Word / PDF
  • Examples of Strategies to Use When Planning or Executing a Task: Word / PDF
  • Strategy Running Log: Word / PDF
  • Offer Me Some Suggestions Card: Word / PDF
  • Metacognition Strips: Word / PDF
  • Sample Reflection Questions: Word / PDF