Learner Characteristics
"ÒLearner
characteristics are those facets of the learnerÕs experiential background that impact the effectiveness of
a learning processÓ (Seels & Richey, 1994, p.
32).
"Learner characteristics impact specific components of instruction during the selection and implementation of instructional strategies.
"For example, motivation research influences the selection and implementation of instructional strategies based upon identified learner characteristics.
"Learner characteristics interact with instructional strategies, the learning situation, and the nature of the content.
"Learner characteristics impact specific components of instruction during the selection and implementation of instructional strategies.
"For example, motivation research influences the selection and implementation of instructional strategies based upon identified learner characteristics.
"Learner characteristics interact with instructional strategies, the learning situation, and the nature of the content.