Approaches to Learning
"ATL skills provide a solid foundation for learning independently and with others, demonstrating learning, and reflecting on the process of learning. They help students to become more autonomous, strategic and self-motivated and ultimately prepare students for responsible participation in local and global contexts" (IB Personal Project Guide).
Throughout the personal project, students should collect evidence of how they have applied the ATL skills.
This evidence may include:
visual thinking diagrams
bulleted lists
charts
short paragraphs
notes
timelines, action plans
annotated illustrations
annotated research
pictures, photographs, sketches
screenshots of a blog or website
self- and peer-assessment feedback.
At the end of the personal project, students will select pieces of evidence to demonstrate the ATL skills that have had the most impact on their project. One piece of evidence must support their analysis of how
ATL skill(s) were applied to extend their learning goal, and another must support their analysis of how ATL skill(s) were applied to achieve their product.
Students may find it helpful to evaluate their product before selecting the examples of the ATL skills to include in their report.