The above listed ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills are a unifying thread running throughout all MYP subject groups. They provide the foundation for independent learning and encourage the application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts (transfer).
Understanding ATL skills is understanding that learning is not only mechanical, but is about the application of knowledge in different subjects, contexts and in real life situations outside the classroom setting.
Developing and applying these skills helps ensure that learning occurs in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Note: ATL skills correspond closely with the Finnish curriculum's transversal competences and content areas.