Activity 6

After looking at a writing sample, we asked you to share strategies that you have found effective in encouraging learners to self-assess. Here's what you told us.

• Have learners list the things they enjoy doing and are good at.
• Look into multiple intelligences and learning styles. True Colours is also good. Take a look at http://www.cgcanada.com/cgcanada/truecolors.html.
• Get some resources from the internet.
• Set up individual goal tracking sheets. Include information on what helped the learner achieve his/her goal.
• Work on building self-esteem and trust.
• Read aloud.
• Work on group skills.
• Provide editing checklists so that the learner can self-assess before handing in his/her work.
• Encourage learners to problem solve before going to the instructor.
• Model learning and coping strategies.
• Keep a file - every time you use a strategy, add it to the file!
• Refer to Literacy Link South Central's manual from the first phase of this project.
• Mel Levine has some good information; check out his website. Destination Literacy is another great resource.