For my learner analysis I looked at Roger Klotz from the TV show Doug.
On this 90s cartoon, Roger was the typical school bully. He was the antagonist of the main character, Doug. Roger did not excel in school. He was 3 years older than his classmates because he was held back three times. Roger's family became wealthy during the run of the show, but he grew up with his single mother living in a trailer park. Roger spent his time in school distracting others. Roger was not "college ready".
Roger's interests were outside of the classroom. Roger started a band and wanted to run his own business after school. He was interested in working with farm animals and he secretly took ballet lessons.
Knowing these interests, I would try to incorporate these interests in class. It could start with something as simple as working music and animals into lessons, but I think Roger would respond well to being given more responsibility in the classroom. Between leading a band and being interested in running his own business, I think Roger would respond well to "managing" his own curriculum. Instead of giving him assignments, I could give Roger a list of options and let him decide which assignments/projects he completes and when those assignments need to be completed. He seems to like being in control, so he would do much better in school if he felt in control of his own learning.
I also think technology could be very helpful for Roger. I think access to a program like Garage Band could help Roger develop his natural curiosity towards music. I also think that access to data analysis and presentation software could build on his "entrepreneurial spirit" by helping him learn how to make and present business decisions. I think that Roger would benefit greatly from either a personal laptop or increased desktop access in school.
On this 90s cartoon, Roger was the typical school bully. He was the antagonist of the main character, Doug. Roger did not excel in school. He was 3 years older than his classmates because he was held back three times. Roger's family became wealthy during the run of the show, but he grew up with his single mother living in a trailer park. Roger spent his time in school distracting others. Roger was not "college ready".
Roger's interests were outside of the classroom. Roger started a band and wanted to run his own business after school. He was interested in working with farm animals and he secretly took ballet lessons.
Knowing these interests, I would try to incorporate these interests in class. It could start with something as simple as working music and animals into lessons, but I think Roger would respond well to being given more responsibility in the classroom. Between leading a band and being interested in running his own business, I think Roger would respond well to "managing" his own curriculum. Instead of giving him assignments, I could give Roger a list of options and let him decide which assignments/projects he completes and when those assignments need to be completed. He seems to like being in control, so he would do much better in school if he felt in control of his own learning.
I also think technology could be very helpful for Roger. I think access to a program like Garage Band could help Roger develop his natural curiosity towards music. I also think that access to data analysis and presentation software could build on his "entrepreneurial spirit" by helping him learn how to make and present business decisions. I think that Roger would benefit greatly from either a personal laptop or increased desktop access in school.
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