APPROACHES TO LEARNING

Critical

Analysis - I can see connections and differentiate my thinking to other communities and my own.

Evaluation - I can make critical decisions about how I collect information from multiple primary and secondary sources.

Forming Decisions - I pose open-ended, relevant and different types of questions that need to be researched. 

Creative

Generating novel ideas - I can think of new and innovative ideas to improve my work.

Considering new perspectives - I can integrate, reorganize and rewrite information.

Transfer

Application - I use what I already know to instruct others and myself to solve problems.

Application in multiple contexts - I can use what I have learned in different areas.

Reflection 

Reflection - I am able to reflect on my learning experiences so that I can improve on future performance.

Metacognition - I know about when and how to use particular strategies for learning and/or problem-solving.

Intrapersonal

Self Control - I am able to manage my actions, feelings and emotions, even when I am frustrated and/or disappointed.

Emotional Intelligence - I am able to recognize my own feelings and those of others around me and adjust the way I behave.

Interpersonal

Respecting others - I value other people’s conflicting ideas, even if I may not agree. I am sensitive to the needs of others and do my best to include everyone.

Supporting others - I can work with others, showing support and encouragement, willingly for a common purpose.

Social intelligence - I am able to understand and can get along with others. I can find ways to help others to cooperate and take part.

Resolving conflict - I actively seek peaceful resolutions. I am fair, open and flexible.

Exchanging Information

Listening - I can listen to and interpret multi-step instructions and process them in a meaningful way.

Interpreting - I can draw conclusions and make opinions based on a variety of sources and perspectives.

Speaking - I can adapt my speech to suit my audience and purpose. I share my ideas and opinions and can provide detailed reasons to support them.

Literacy

Reading - I use a variety of strategies for different purposes to understand fiction and nonfiction material.

Writing - I can make detailed and relevant notes. I can re-write and organize information in my own words.

ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

Respecting others - I consider the pros and cons when making a decision.

Organization

Managing self - I can use my movement skills in a variety of ways to maximize my learning potential.

Time management - I can show autonomy in optimizing my time effectively.

Goal setting - I can reflect on my learning and take action to improve.

Mindfulness - I can pay attention, concentrate and focus on what I need to do.

States of Mind

Perseverance - I can commit to my goals and I don’t give up, even when I am frustrated.

Emotional management - I am able to recognise when I need a break and can draw upon some strategies, i.e., taking a deep breath, going for a quick break, etc.

Self-motivation - I am able to find the strength to complete tasks, without encouragement from others.

Resilience - I am able to bounce back from stress, challenge and disappointment.

Information-Literacy

Formulating and planning - I can come up with effective guiding questions that will help me to find out the information I need.

Gathering and recording - I can gather and record information using appropriate tools and strategies.

Synthesizing and interpreting - I can assess how new information confirms and/or changes my original questions.

Evaluating and communicating - I can evaluate information to determine whether or not more information is needed.

Media-Literacy

Consuming and processing - I can determine a source’s purpose and target audience, including the use of advertising.

Considering online perspectives - I consider different points of view when reading through information obtained online.

Creating - I use the design process to identify and solve problems by creating imaginative solutions.

Ethical Use

Ethical use - I can show my respect for the rights of using and sharing intellectual property.

Reliability of sources - I can evaluate the accuracy and credibility of information and other resources.