SOME ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT THE YOUNG LEARNER

"Teachers will use their professional judgement in deciding which instructional methods will best foster the development of the skills and knowledge described in the expectations. They will base their decisions on the needs of students ... "

Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, 1997

What do elementary students need in order to learn? Here are some assumptions about young learners to help you plan and implement instructional methods.

These assumptions are basic guideposts for combining goals and expectations, activities, resources, and assessment and evaluation procedures into an educational program that supports the growth and development of pupils in their first years at school.

Ontario Ministry of Education, 1975