Table of Contents

Introduction

Session 1: Understanding the Context

• The Tutor
• The Learner
• Teaching Adult Learners
• Factors Affecting the Learner's Experience
• Additional Factors Affecting the Canadian-born Learner

Session 2: Culture and Communication

• Definitions
• Different Cultural Behaviours
• Culture Shock
• Other Issues Related to Culture
• Discussing Culture with a Learner
• Cultural Homework

Session 3: The Learner

Learning Styles

• How the Brain Perceives Information
• Aboriginal Learning Styles

Assessing the Learner

• Why should we assess the learner?
• Initial Assessment
• Introducing the Learners
• Assessing Progress