Approaches+to+learning

 The approaches to learning (ATL) skills in Language A are those that will help you to use and interpret language effectively. Many ATL skills are common to all subjects as they really focus on you and the skills you need to help you learn.

ATL skill areas include:
 * Organization** - Do I have my novel with me in class? Did I do my reading in order to contribute to the discussion?
 * Collaboration** - Do I listen to and build on others' ideas? Do I take my role in a group seriously and contribute to the task?
 * Communication** - Do I read carefully and critically, asking questions? Do I listen intently to others' presentations?
 * Information literacy** - When writing an essay do I include an accurate bibliography or references page? Do I assess the quality of my sources?
 * Reflection** - Do I reflect on the feedback I receive to improve the quality of my writing? Do I reflect on my oral presentation and consider how I can improve my communicative skills?
 * Thinking** - Do I use graphic organizers to plan my communication? Do I support my arguments with evidence?
 * Transfer** - Do I make connections between the different texts I read? Do I relate my experiences from other subjects to the topics we discuss in class?

In Language A approaches to learning we strive to: media type="custom" key="6172099" align="right"
 * develop good study habits
 * present work neatly and effectively
 * become active listeners
 * be aware of different types of language
 * read and interpret a variety of texts critically
 * take notes in class and from written works
 * analyse and talk and/or write about texts that have been viewed (i.e. films, performances)
 * ask and answer pertinent questions
 * write in a variety of forms
 * improve vocabulary
 * present research findings orally and in writing
 * use a library and information technology effectively
 * critically reflect on our work and that of our classmates
 * set goals and solve problems
 * develop interpersonal skills