Discussing learning disabilities:

• Learner discusses past learning problems with the tutor. He also describes the "tricks" he developed to help him learn.
• Learner and tutor discuss learning styles. Learner identifies that he is an auditory learner who can best understand information he hears.
• From this discussion, the tutor asks the learner to dictate a language experience story about past experiences with his learning disability. The tutor also asks him to list some of the positive things he has done in the past to help himself in his learning.
• The tutor uses this language experience story to begin helping the learner with phonics and sight words.

Reading Level 1

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of reading.

Learners will read short paragraphs and simple documents for enjoyment and practical purposes.

Writing Level 1

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of writing.

Speaking Level 1

Learners will speak in conversation, discussion, or small groups in familiar situations.

Lifelong Learning

Learners will direct their own learning for personal empowerment.

Interpersonal Skills

Learners will increase self-knowledge for personal empowerment.

Keeping a journal:

• The tutor asks the learner to keep a journal, which will help him reflect on his feelings and thoughts as he goes through probation procedures.
• The journal can be kept on cassette tape, but the tutor also encourages the learner to keep a written journal so he can get into the habit of writing. The written journal can contain words, phrases, and drawings that can be developed into sentences as the learner's writing skills improve.

Writing Level 1

Learners will write sentences, a paragraph, and simple documents for practical purposes.

Speaking Level 1

Learners will share or present information in familiar situations in order to practise public discussion.