Mapping out your discoveries

graphic of Barriers To Learning: 1.Motivation a.Kids frequently sick b.Learner's parents quite dependent 2.Cognitive processing a.Weak organization skills b.Erratic spelling 3.Affective a.Negative school experience 4.?

Throughout the learning journey, both the learner and practitioner can begin to discover barriers to learning and understand what is affecting their learning. Discovery is an ongoing process that should continue throughout the learner's training experience.

graphic of dialog bubble: Potential learning disabilities are just one of the barriers to learning. All other factors need to be considered to capture a holistic picture of the learner's needs.

In the diagram above the '?' indicates that the practitioner has a hunch there is another barrier that may impact on the learner's ability to learn. As the practitioner continues to work with the learner, they will be able to determine if their hunch is valid, identify additional barriers and explore strategies to help resolve or overcome the barriers. The map also illustrates that potential learning disabilities may be just one area that creates barriers to learning and that other factors can create barriers as well.