Understanding Learner Backgrounds

This refers to the language and communication system understood, used, and valued by learners at home and prior to formal schooling

• Linguistic background

• Cultural background

• Socioeconomic background

• Religious background

This refers to the existing values and prior experiences influenced by traditions, customs, and beliefs of the learner's society

• Linguistic background

• Cultural background

• Socioeconomic background

• Religious background

This refers to the combined social and economic status of the learner's family

• Linguistic background

• Cultural background

• Socioeconomic background

• Religious background

This refers to the learner's orientation, beliefs, feelings, and practices that define their religion

• Linguistic background

• Cultural background

• Socioeconomic background

• Religious background

This refers to a set of attitudes, conventions and practices that place the learners at the center of the learning process by using varied teaching modalities responsive to learners’ diverse background and relevant to meaningful learning experience

• Learner Centered Culture

• Linguistic background

• Cultural background

• Religious background

This refers to pedagogical methods carried out through learning activities and materials that are designed based on learners’ needs and learning goals.