Celebrating Learner Success

Submitted By

• Karla Carter, Chair, Community Programs, Aurora Campus, Aurora College, Inuvik
• Dave King, Instructor ALBE/Access, Inuvik CLC, Aurora College
• Michelle Skanes, Adult Educator, Tuktoyaktuk CLC, Aurora College
• Barb Miron, Adult Educator, Fort Resolution CLC, Aurora College

Best Practices Supported

• Respect and Support for Learners
• Community

How It Works

There are many ways that educators regularly celebrate learners’ successes and achievements. They do this by holding monthly awards and having end of the year completion ceremonies.

Learners are given certificates for:

• Most Improved Learner
• Academic Achievement
• Best Attendance
• Continuous effort (Submitted by Dave King)

Other ideas:

• Funny awards such as the “Broken Alarm Clock Award” for the learner who has challenges with getting up in the morning (Submitted by Michelle Skanes)
• Year-end certificates for each learner that recognize a special characteristic they have such as integrity, commitment, trusting (Submitted by Barb Miron).