Learning Skills

Works Independently; The student: 

    • fulfills responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment; 
    • completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines;
    • takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour

Organization; The student: 

    • devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks;
    • establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals;
    • identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology and resources to complete tasks

Independent Work; The student:

    • independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals;
    • uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
    • follows instructions with minimal supervision

Collaboration; The student:

    • accepts various roles and equitable share of work in a group;
    • responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values and traditions of others;
    • builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions;
    • works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals;
    • shares information, resources and expertise and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions;

Initiative; The student

    • looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
    • demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks;
    • demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning;
    • approaches new tasks with a positive attitude;
    • recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others;

Self-Regulation; The student:

    • sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them;
    • seeks clarification or assistance when needed;
    • assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs and interests;
    • identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals;