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Who I am as Learner - Part One

Name Frank Duran Date 4-28-20
 
My Interests, Talents, Passions, and Aspirations
I am really interested in ​criminology and traveling to different places

At school I like to ​read or be by myself

For fun, I like to ​watch tv, read, or play with my dog

If you could tell others what is unique or special about you, what would that be?
I like reptiles and pitbulls

I am really good at ​History

I would like to learn how to ​draw, cook, or build crafts

I want to do something to make a difference about this

Highlight any of the words below that best represent you:

Creative, Curious, Funny, Social, Fearful, Independent, Nerdy, ​Shy​, Innovative,
Risk-Taker, Intense, Follower, Leader, Out-of-Box Thinker, Bubbly, ​Quiet​, Talented,
Strong, Talkative, Athletic, Artistic, ​Calm​, Perfectionist, Geek, Intelligent, Friendly,
Listener, Determined, ​Stubborn​, Focused, Thinker, Musical

Add any other words to describe you if not listed above:

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Part Two: ​Using the UDL Lens

How I Feel about Myself and Learning (​Multiple Means of Engagement)

​Check all that apply, and then Highlight 10 of the checks that are most like you

Strengths Challenges
I feel confident and motivated to learn. ✓ I get discouraged and frustrated easily.
I get excited about learning new ideas. I feel overwhelmed much of the time.
I learn from my mistakes and don’t give up. I worry too much.
I know what is important and what to do first. I need things to be perfect.
I like to challenge myself to learn more. ✓ I get bored fast and give up quickly.
✓ I like working alone. I don’t expect to be successful.
I make friends easily. ✓ I get anxious when the attention is on me.
I am lucky to have people who are there for me. ✓ I feel I am not very creative.
I feel I’m really curious and creative. ✓ I can’t say what I’m thinking very well.
✓ I have a good imagination. ✓ I don’t have very many friends.
✓ I feel happy most of the time. ✓ I sometimes pretend to know what I’m doing.
I can feel what someone else is feeling. ✓ I cannot cope with many things at one time.
✓ I am more engaged when doing what I like. ✓ I joke around when working or learning.
I like working and playing with others. I keep thinking about bad things that happened.
I feel like I am a better leader than others. I feel I don’t always belong here.
✓ I like who I am. I’m not sure who I am supposed to be.
Add Any Strengths Add Any Challenges

Tell a brief story about ​what you chose you are good at and what is difficult or hard for you about
motivating yourself to learn.
Having classes at home is better because I get to work alone. I like working alone because I get my
work done and I understand better what I’m doing. Plus, people don’t always do their part when
working in groups. For my challenges, I get frustrated and then I get bored and I give up. That is a
challenge I want to end. I don’t like this challenge because I don’t get my work done.

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List any skills, attributes, or characteristics you have that help you stay motivated. List any that you
would like to have so you are more motivated to learn.
Something that has helped me stay motivated is reading. When I read, I imagine the adventure
that is happening and I just feel that I’m in the adventure as well.

How I Process Information ​(Multiple Means of Representation)

Check all that apply, and then Highlight 10 of the checks that are most like you.

   
Strengths Challenges
I understand what I read most of the time. I have trouble seeing.
I ask good questions when I need help. ✓ I cannot hear very well.
I can see or visualize what I hear or read. ✓ I often do not understand what I read.
I know how to use maps and charts. ✓ I read slowly or have to re-read information.
I understand math symbols and concepts. I cannot understand or read in English.
✓ I learn more as a hands-on learner. ✓ I have trouble focusing.
I can follow directions easily. ✓ I often don't understand what others are telling me.
I think differently than others. ✓ I am uncomfortable asking for help.
I can read and learn more using technology. ✓ It is difficult to understand oral directions.
I learn better by working with others. ✓ I have trouble following written directions.
I connect to ideas I already know. I am confused with technology.
I learn content better that includes pictures. ✓ I am not good at remembering things.
I believe I’m a good listener. ✓ I cannot always find what I need online.
I enjoy learning new vocabulary words. ✓ I have trouble understanding new vocabulary.
I have good problem-solving skills. ✓ I need directions repeated often.
I have a good memory. ✓ I don’t understand why I cannot learn some things.
✓ I learn better when listening to music. I am uncomfortable using technology online.
Add any other of your Strengths Add any other of your Challenges

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Based on your selections, tell a brief story about ​what you chose you are good at and what is
difficult or hard for you when you access and process information
The way that you’re teaching the class right now is a good example of one of my strengths and challenges
which is that I’m a hands-on learner and that I have trouble focusing. When I’m in class I get easily
distracted but at home I get to fully understand the lesson because I get to practice. Also with classes at
home, it is also a good example of many of my challenges which is that I sometimes don’t understand
what other people are saying and I’m not really good at remembering things for example things that I
need to remember for tests.

List any skills you have and tools, technology, or apps that you currently use to help you process
information. Add any skills that you would like to acquire or tools to learn to help you process
information.
Some skills are reading and building crafts. An app that I’m using to process information is
Youtube.

How I Express My Learning (​Multiple Means of Action and Expression)

Check all that apply, and then Highlight 10 of the checks that are most like you.

   
Strengths Challenges
I ask for help when I am working on a task. ✓ It is hard for me to say what I am thinking.
I like drawing and using photos in my projects. ✓ I feel anxious speaking in front of the class.
✓ I like to build things. ✓ It is difficult to get started on a new activity.
I like to write essays, stories, poetry, or songs. I cannot take notes and listen at the same time.
I am good at organizing and planning. I have messy handwriting.
I can draw what I am thinking. I put off planning and finishing tasks.
I can manage information and resources. I have a speech impairment.
✓
I can explain things and retell a story well. I don’t like to study.
✓
I notice and reflect on what I am learning. ✓ I have trouble putting thoughts to paper.
I participate in group and class discussions. I cannot speak or present in English.
I can create multimedia presentations. I cannot organize my ideas very well.
✓
I enjoy defending my position. I find note taking difficult.
I like to show evidence of my learning. I am not good at reflecting on what I learned.
✓
I am good at telling stories. I know what I read, but cannot explain it well.
✓

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I use technology to communicate and create. I cannot defend my position very well.
✓
I enjoy using social media. I am not good at drawing or illustrating.
✓
I am good at problem solving. I do not feel good about setting goals.
I am a good presenter and speaker. I have a difficult time using technology.
I can manage information and resources. ✓ I do not write descriptively.
I feel confident about sharing my ideas. I feel anxious when I take a test.
✓
I learn more when I stand or move around. ✓ I get distracted and get off task easily.
Add any other of your Strengths ​Add any other of your Challenges

Tell your story about ​what you chose you are good at and what is difficult or hard for you to
express what you know and understand.
At home I’ve been helping out to build a bigger pond for my fishes. When I’m going to have a test
it is hard for me. First, I feel anxious because I study but I still feel like I’m going to fail and that is
one of my worst challenges.

List any skills you use and technology, tools or apps that you currently use or skills or
tools you would like to use to express what you know and understand.

I use youtube or any website that is related to what I am learning to help me better
understand

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Who I am as a Learner adapted from Class Learning Profile from ​CAST​ and ​UDL Guidelines 2.0