Global Competencies

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Solves meaningful, real-life, complex problems

• Takes concrete steps to address issues

• Designs and manages projects

• Acquires, processes, interprets, and analyzes information to make informed decisions (critical and digital literacy)

• Engages in an inquiry process to solve problems

• Makes connections and transfers learning from one situation to another

Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

• Contributes solutions to complex problems

• Enhances a concept, idea, or product

• Takes risks in thinking and creating

• Makes discoveries through inquiry research

• Pursues new ideas to meet a need of a community

• Leads and motivates with an ethical entrepreneurial spirit

Learning to Learn/ Self-Aware & Self-Directed Learning

• Learns the process of learning (metacognition)

• Believes in the ability to learn and grow (growth mindset)

• Perseveres and overcomes challenges to reach a goal

• Self-regulates in order to become a lifelong learner

• Reflects on experience to enhance learning

• Cultivates emotional intelligence to understand self and others

• Adapts to change and shows resilience to adversity

• Manages various aspects of life – physical, emotional (relationships, self-awareness), spiritual, and mental well-being

Collaboration

• Participates in teams; establishes positive relationships

• Learns from, and contributes to, the learning of others

• Co-constructs knowledge, meaning, and content

• Assumes various roles on the team • Manages conflict

• Networks with a variety of communities/groups

• Respects a diversity of perspectives

Communication

• Communicates effectively in different contexts in oral and written form in French and/or English

• Asks effective questions to acquire knowledge

• Communicates using a variety of media

• Selects appropriate digital tools according to purpose

• Listens to understand all points of view

• Gains knowledge about a variety of languages

• Voices opinions and advocates for ideas

Global Citizenship

• Contributes to society and the culture of the local, global, and digital community in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner

• Engages in local and global initiatives to make a difference

• Learns from and with diverse people • Interacts safely and responsibly within a variety of communities

• Creates a positive digital footprint

• Relates to the environment and is mindful of the importance of all living things

I CAN STATEMENTS FOR GLOBAL COMPETENCIES

COMMUNICATION

Connect and engage with others (to share and develop ideas):

I ask and respond to simple, direct questions

I am an active listener; I support and encourage the person speaking

I recognize that there are different points-of-view and I can disagree respectfully

Acquire, interpret, and present information (include inquiries)

I can understand and share information about a topic that is important to me

I present information clearly and in an organized way

I can present information and ideas to an audience I may not know

Collaborate to plan, carry out, and review constructions and activities

I can work with others to achieve a common goal; I do my share

I can take on roles and responsibilities in a group

I can summarize key ideas and identify the ways we agree (commonalities)

Explain/recount and reflect on experiences and accomplishments

I give, receive, and act on feedback

I can recount simple experiences and activities and tell something I learned

I can represent my learning, and tell how it connects to my experiences and efforts

CRITICAL THINKING

Analyze and Critique:

I can show if I like something or not

I can identify criteria that I can use to analyze evidence

I can analyze evidence from different perspectives

I can reflect on and evaluate my thinking, products, and actions

I can analyze my own assumptions and beliefs and consider views that do not fit with them

Question and Investigate:

I can explore materials and actions

I can ask open-ended questions and gather information

I can consider more than one way to proceed an investigation

I can evaluate the credibility of sources of information

I can tell the difference between facts and interpretations, opinions, and judgments

Develop and Design:

I can experiment with different ways of doing things

I can develop criteria for evaluating design options

I can monitor my progress and adjust my actions to make sure I achieve what I want

I can make choices that will help me create my intended impact on an audience or

situation

PERSONAL AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY

Self Determination:

I can show a sense of accomplishment and joy

I can celebrate my efforts and accomplishments

I can advocate for myself and my ideas

I can imagine and work toward change in myself and the world

I take the initiative to inform myself about controversial issues

Self-Regulation:

I can sometimes recognize emotions

I can use strategies that help me manage my feelings and emotions

I can persevere with challenging tasks

I can implement, monitor, and adjust a plan and assess the results

I can take ownership of my goals, learning, and behaviour

Well-being:

I can participate in activities that support my well-being, and tell/show how they help me

I can take some responsibility for my physical and emotional well-being

I can make choices that benefit my well0being and keep me safe in my community, including my online interactions

I can use strategies to find peace in stressful times

I can sustain a healthy and balanced lifestyle

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Contributing to community and caring for the environment:

With some support, I can be part of a group

I can participate in classroom and group activities to improve the classroom school,

community, or natural world

I contribute to group activities that make my classroom, school, community, or natural world a better place

I can identify how my actions and the actions of others affect my community and the natural environment and can work to make positive change

I can analyze complex social or environmental issues from multiple perspectives. I can take thoughtful actions to influence positive, sustainable change

Solving problems in peaceful ways:

I can solve some problems myself and can identify when to ask for help

I can identify problems and compare potential problem-solving strategies

I can clarify problems, consider alternatives, and evaluate strategies

I can clarify problems or issues, generate multiple strategies, weigh consequences, compromise to meet the needs of others, and evaluate actions

Valuing diversity:

With some direction, I can demonstrate respectful and inclusive behaviour

I can explain when something is unfair

I can advocate for others

I take action to support diversity and defend human rights, and can identify how diversity is beneficial for my community, including online.

Building relationships:

With some support, I can be part of a group

I am kind to others, can work or play co-operatively, and can build relationships with people of my choosing

I can identify when others need support and provide it

I am aware of how others may feel and take steps to help them feel included

I build and sustain positive relationships with diverse people, including people from

different generations

CREATIVE THINKING

Novelty and value:

I get ideas when I play. My ideas are fun for me and make me happy

I can get new ideas or build on other people’s ideas, to create new things within the constraints of a form, a problem, or materials

I generate new ideas as I pursue my interests

I get ideas that are new to my peers

I can develop a body of creative work over time in an area I’m interested in or passionate about

Generating Ideas:

I get ideas when I use my senses to explore

I build on others’ ideas and add new ideas of my own, or combine other people’s ideas in new ways to create new things or solve straightforward problems

I deliberately learn a lot about something (e.g. by doing research, talking to others or practicing) so that I am able to generate new ideas or ideas just pop into my head

I have deliberate strategies for quieting my conscious mind (e.g. walking away for a while, doing something relaxing, being deliberately playful) so that I can be more creative

I have interests and passions that I pursue over time

Developing Ideas:

I make my ideas work or I change what I am doing

I can usually make my ideas work within the constraints of a given form, problem, and materials if I keep playing with them

I build the skills I need to make my ideas work, and usually succeed, even if it takes a few tries

I use my experiences with various steps and attempts to direct my future work

I can persevere over years if necessary to develop my ideas. I expect ambiguity, failure, and setbacks, and use them to advance my thinking

POSITIVE PERSONAL & CULTURAL IDENTITY

Relationships and cultural contexts:

I can describe my family and community

I am able to identify the different groups that I belong to

I understand that my identity is made up of many interconnected aspects (such as life experiences, family history, heritage, peer group)

I understand that learning is continuous and my concept of self and identity will continue to evolve

Personal values and choices:

I can tell what is important to me

I can explain what my values are and how they affect choices I make

I can tell how some important aspects of my life have influenced my values

I understand how my values shape my choices

Personal strengths and abilities:

I can identify my individual characteristics

I can describe/express my attributes, characteristics, and skills

I can reflect on my strengths and identify my potential as a leaders in my community

I understand I will continue to develop new abilities and strengths to help me meet new challenges