CLO's Lifelong Learning for Literacy Practitioners

Lifelong Learning Self-Assessment Tool

Self-Assessment Case Study

Reid has often thought of taking some courses or professional development over the past nine years, but somehow there never seemed to be enough time. However, with so much change on the horizon, he knows he needs to keep his skills current in order to manage Literacy for Life effectively.

Here is how Reid fills out the Self-Assessment Tool.

Self-Assessment Tool

I   Adult Learning and Learner	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Theories of adult learning and teaching and of literacy learning and teaching				X
Factors which affect learning				X
Learning styles				X
Strategies for special needs		X
Strategies for common barriers to learning				X
Learning disabilities		X

II   Teaching Methods and Strategies	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Goal setting and program planning		X
Developing learner-centred curriculum		X
Adapting and creating classroom materials				X
Applying strategies to foster group functioning and/or individualized instruction				X
Using a range of approaches and strategies					X

III   Learner Assessment and Referral	High interest or need	Medium interest or need	Low interest or need	I already have these skills	Not a need for me
Principles of initial, ongoing and final assessment		X
Assessment methods, tools, and procedures	X
Learner follow-up	X
Information and referral				X

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