Tricky topic intervention

Use the Student profile template [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]   to create a student profile for the tricky topic intervention you have identified. You can print the template or fill in an electronic version. You will need to think about the student’s:

1. Personal details such as name, age, occupation (if adult) and nationality
2. Motivation for studying
3. Expectations of the learning
4. Educational background and experiences
5. Study skills, strengths and weaknesses.

For children in school, 1 and 2 may include their home situation and when, why and how they engage with learning (or not). If you’re feeling artistic, give your student a face and hair too.

Figure 8 Blank student profile

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A blank student profile template. In the centre is an outline of a human face, neck and shoulders. Above the head are two text boxes labelled ‘name’ and ‘age’. Below the shoulders are two text boxes labelled ‘occupation’ and ‘nationality’. There are four speech bubbles around the figure labelled ‘motivation for studying’, ‘educational background and experiences’, ‘expectations for the course’ and ‘study skills strengths and weaknesses’.

Figure 8 Blank student profile