Toolbelt Theory
The Toolbelt Theory suggests that as learners we acquire a range of learning supports that assist the learning needs of a learner; these are our toolbelts. A learners' toolbelt is a unique collection of resources we draw on to help us learn and grow throughout our lives. We need tools. Tools help to get things done. We all use them. With the use of our toolbelts we are better able to control our environment and overcome our limitations.
When given tools, learners:
-become independent
-have less limitations
-can take on life outside of school
When given tools, learners:
-become independent
-have less limitations
-can take on life outside of school
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Meet Ben! Ben is 6 years old. He is curious about the world around him -- always asking questions and finding answers to these questions thanks to his inquisitive nature! He’s very active and enjoys being outside where he can run around and build things. Ben loves to listen to stories, it's his favourite!
Ben has poor vision and needs to wear glasses at all times. His fine-motor skills are lacking so he avoids activities where he is required to write and draw. Due to Ben’s difficulty concentrating he often has a very short attention span for the activities we do in class.
The toolbelt I’ve designed below is categorized into topics so Ben can easily navigate his way around the unique tools I have selected fir him. Ben loves outer space so I've chosen a background which is of interest to him to grab his attention from the very start. This will make him more engaged in the learning experience. Since Ben is more of a visual learner the picture emojis help him decipher the topics.
Taking T.E.S.T into account, Ben is able to consider what is required of him, where and when he needs to get it done, what skills he already has to get it done and what tools he might need to accomplish the task.
Ben has poor vision and needs to wear glasses at all times. His fine-motor skills are lacking so he avoids activities where he is required to write and draw. Due to Ben’s difficulty concentrating he often has a very short attention span for the activities we do in class.
The toolbelt I’ve designed below is categorized into topics so Ben can easily navigate his way around the unique tools I have selected fir him. Ben loves outer space so I've chosen a background which is of interest to him to grab his attention from the very start. This will make him more engaged in the learning experience. Since Ben is more of a visual learner the picture emojis help him decipher the topics.
Taking T.E.S.T into account, Ben is able to consider what is required of him, where and when he needs to get it done, what skills he already has to get it done and what tools he might need to accomplish the task.