CHARACTERISTIC OF YOUNG LEARNERS

Children are at pre-school or in the first couple of years of schooling. Generally they have a holistic approach to language. They have a lower level of awareness about themselves as language learners as well as about process of learner. They have limited writing and reading skills even in their first language. Generally they are more concerned about themselves then others. They have limited knowledge about the world. They enjoy fantasy, imagination, and movement.

CHARACTERISTIC OF 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS

Want to have a say in their education. - Theyll respond better when their voices are heard. Often have higher levels of digital literacy than their parents or teachers. - They dont know a world without computers. Expect transparency in their parents, teachers and mentors. - Theyll see right through you. Want you to tell them when you have messed up, apologize for it, and move on. - Everyone messes up. No big deal. Just dont try to hide it. Dont care as much about having a job as they do about making a difference. - The very concept of a job has changed so much in the past decade, the future is about making a difference. Want to connect with others in real time on their own terms. - They want their social media, their phones and their mobile technology. They want to be connected. All the time. In a way that makes sense to them (not necessarily to you). Collaborate amazingly well. - They love teamwork and figuring things out with their friends. Really can multi-task. - To do otherwise is yawn! Bo-ring! Appreciate a trial and error approach to learning new skills. - Thank you, video-game industry. Learn by doing. - Just try making them sit down and learn from you by watching. See what happens. Have a can do attitude. - Of course, they can do it, silly! There is nothing to be afraid of. Thrive in an atmosphere of controlled challenge. - They must be challenged or they zone out, but they need structure, too. Have multicultural awareness and appreciation. - This generation is more aware of a variety cultures, countries and ways of life than any generation before them. Are open to change. - Really, whats the big deal? Are equal parts consumer and creator. - Todays learners download their own songs and apps from iTunes and then they create their own stuff and upload it to share with others. Are increasingly aware of the world around them. - From the environment to politics, todays learners are asking questions and demanding answers. Know where to go to find information. - Google was first incorporated in 1998. 21st century learners have never known a world without Google. Are better educated than any generation before them. - 21st century learners really do know more than their parents (but that doesnt necessarily make them wiser!) Expect inter-disciplinarity. - It is we, the older generation, who organize topics into subjects. The 21st century learner understands that subjects are inherently interconnected. Know that they are the future. - They look at their parents and their peers and understand that the worlds future rests in their hands.

IMPLICATION OF HUMANISTIC THEORY (CARL ROGERS)

Rich educational environment stressed at the rich environment, where learners could follow their interest to reach their full potential. It cannot be achieved through traditional education system ans old curriculum. Educator as a facilitator Teacher put a new word, non directive teaching, where educator is a facilitator, guiding learners and nurturing their learning in order to build their talent and reduce that gap between self-concept and ideal self. Positive educator-learner relationship stressed upon positive relationship in education. The key to effective education lies in better relationship between learner and educators. Curriculum must be new and modern he is against traditional education and curriculum. Educator must be an active listener the educator should be active listener and facilitator in order to guide the learners and developing their learning abilities. Nurturing learners education should nurture rather than construct or indoctrinate learners. Experience is the highest authority Roger person centered theory says that environment has great effect on our experiences.