Approaches to Learning

Approaches to Learning

Learning how to learn is key to a student’s academic growth, and this is done through the purposeful development of five categories of interrelated skills. In addition to the ATLs are the sub-skills related to each subject area. These skills help students to construct meaning and understanding, and become self-regulated learners who know how to ask good questions, set goals, and become agents of their learning. The ATL skills include:

  • Social skills
  • Thinking skills
  • Research skills
  • Communication skills
  • Self-management skills