DIVERSITY

OF LEARNERS
DIVERSE LEARNERS

Includes children and

students of all abilities from
racially, ethnically, culturally
and linguistically diverse
backgrounds.
SOCIAL
 SOCIAL
a) Culture- it is set of values,
beliefs and assumptions of
learners
b) Race- grouping of humans
based on shared physical and
social qualities generally viewed
as distinct by societ.
c) Gender- used to describe the
characteristics of women
and men that are socially
constructed
d) Sexual orientation- a
person’s identity in relation
to the gender or gender to
which they are sexually
attracted.
e)Religion- belief of god or gods and
the activities that are connected
with this belief, such as praying or
worshipping in a building such as
church or temple.
f)Age- numbers of years in existence.
g)Family relations- equal partners of
school in attaining educational
goals for students.
ECONOMIC
a) Class- the system of ordering in
society which people are divided
into sets based on perceived
social or economic status.
b) Employed & Unemployed- the
worf-force or labor force.
c) Immigration- the action of
coming to live in a foreign
country.
Linguistic
Dimensions of Learner Diversity -
Linguistic
• L1
• non-standard L1 dialects
• L2
• LOTE at home, with friends
Technological
Dimensions of Learner Diversity -
Technological
• digital natives
• technophobes
• gamers
• digital sophistication (critical analysis,
discrimination, information management)
• digital divide
Disability
Dimensions of Learner Diversity -
Disability
• physical
• mental
• depression
• nutritional
• attention/concentration
• home/community situation
Multi-literacies
Dimensions of Learner Diversity - Multi-
literacies
• textual
• aural
• video
• virtual
• the ability to critically analyze