As members of the Learning Network interact with the learners throughout orientation, they too develop an understanding of each learner including their interests and hobbies, learning styles and preferences, competency attainment across learning progressions, and dimension of urgency. This knowledge is used in conjunction with the learner profile to confer with learners to develop Plans and Pathways that support the needs of aspirations of each learner.
As learners complete the orientation process they will have completed their initial Learner Profile, successfully demonstrated strategies for self-regulation and management of their own learning, established initial plans and pathways reflecting their dimension(s) of urgency, and developed a network of support for successful learning engagement. At this point learners participate in a Who am I? Interview and transition to being an active member of a learning community.
Self-awareness for students is crucial for success. A deep understanding of self provides learners insight into who they are, why they react as they do, and gives learners direction to self advocate, make healthy decisions and build supportive relationships.
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