The Approaches to Learning

What are the Approaches to Learning (ATL)?

• ATL are deliberate strategies, skills and attitudes that permeate the IB teaching and learning environment.
• ATL supports the IB belief that a large influence on a student’s education is not only what you learn but also HOW you learn.
• Focus on ATL will improve the quality of teaching and learning across the programmes and may result in more engaged teachers and students.

What are the IB approaches to learning skills?

1. Thinking skills

2. Communications skills

3. Social skills

4. Self-management skills

5. Research skills