LEARNING SKILLS CRITERIA

Initiative

• shows motivation
• seeks work, new opportunities for learning
• responds to challenges
• seeks challenges and takes risks
• shows interest and curiosity about objects and events
• observes, questions, explores, investigates
• seeks additional and new information from library books, CD-ROM's, and other resources
• identifies problems to solves, conducts experiments
• shows initiative and self direction
• displays confidence
• approaches new learning situation with confidence
• demonstrates a positive attitude toward learning
• generates questions for further inquiry
• seeks information from innovative sources and in innovative ways
• investigates and obtains information independently
• develops original ideas and innovative procedures
• attempts a variety of learning activities
• seeks assistance when required
• participates in extracurricular activities

Independent Work

• demonstrates responsibility in attendance, punctuality and task completion
• works well without supervision
• accepts responsibly for completing task on time and with care
• accepts responsibility for own behaviours
• follows routines and instructions independently
• demonstrates self-direction in learning
• responds and participates in a variety of learning activities
• selects learning materials, resources, activities independently
• shows motivation
• displays self-confidence
• persists with tasks
• uses time schedules/planners effectively
• adheres to established time lines
• explores, selects and uses a variety of learning strategies
• completes homework and other assignments on time with care

• Goal Setting to Improve Work

• identifies criteria to assess work
• uses criteria to assess work
• assesses own work
• identifies goals
• identifies specific steps or actions to reach goal or to improve
• evaluates success in reaching goals
• identifies strengths and areas for improvement in own work
• perseveres to achieve goals
• revises goals or steps and strategies when necessary
• demonstrates self-direction in goal setting and goal achievement

Conflict Resolution

• resolves conflicts when they occur
• resolves conflicts independently
• resolves conflicts in socially acceptable ways
• negotiates to solve problems, conflicts
• mediates differences of opinion
• listens to understand conflict before acting or offering a resolution
• assists others to resolve conflicts appropriately
• seeks positive solutions to conflicts
• uses a variety of strategies to resolve conflicts appropriately
• helps the group to identify and maintain strategies for conflict resolution

Co-operation With Others

• takes turns
• listens to, acknowledges and considers differing opinions
• willingly works with others
• follows classroom and school procedures
• shares in cleaning during after an activity
• assumes responsibilities in groups, the classroom, the school
• helps others
• volunteers
• considers both eh immediate and long-term effects of actions on others
• shares resources, materials, and equipment with others
• works and plays co-operatively with others
• establishes positive relationships with peers and adults
• responds and is sensitive to the needs and welfare of others

Problem-solving

• solves problems independently
• interprets, understands the problem
• devises a plan to solve the problem
• carries out the plan
• records the process and the results
• checks the solution?results
• evaluates the plan, solution, result\devices alternate solutions, plans to solve a problem
• makes connections between different problems and solutions
• applies successful strategies to new problem situation
• chooses appropriate materials and equipment to solve problems
• applies logic

Use of Information

• effectively interprets and synthesizes information
• integrates learning from various subjects and areas
• effectively uses a variety of in formation-gathering techniques and different information sources
• accurately analyses and assesses the value of information
• recognizes where and how assignments, projects would benefit from additional information
• uses facilities, equipment, supplies, evidence, research, expert opinions, and discussion to gather information and solve problems.
• considers all information, alternatives before reaching a conclusion
• assesses information and ideas and draws relevant conclusion
• demonstrates creativity in assessing information and ideas and in drawing relevant conclusion
• identifies a variety of sources and resources to collect information
• demonstrates a variety of skills to organize and manage information
• demonstrate research skills
• asks questions to clarify meaning and ensure understanding
• uses information and technology systems effectively

Homework Completion

• completes homework on time and with care
• comes to class prepared for learning
• completes tasks by designing innovative procedures
• puts forth consistent effort
• follows directions and completes all homework tasks
• shows attention to detail
• demonstrates interest and enthusiasm in homework assignments
• organizes materials and equipment effectively
• begins work promptly
• follow directions and completes tasks
• chooses and uses materials and equipment correctly, safely, creatively
• utilizes time effectively
• [perseveres with complex projects that require sustained effort
• attends to task at hand
• demonstrates flexibility and adaptability

Class participation

• participates in class and group activities
• willingly works with new groups
• accepts various roles within the class and group, including leadership
• takes responsibility for own share of the work to be done
• contribute to co-operative problems solving
• completes class and groups activities or projects
• works to help achieve the goals of the class and group
• helps to motivate others
• communicates well with class and group members
• helps the class and group to work together
• encourages others to participate
• contributes information and ideas to the class and group
• questions the ideas of the group to seek clarification or agreement
• demonstrates leadership in class and group activities
• modifies views as the result of group discussion
• shows respect for the ideas of others in the class and group
• supports ideas and observations of the group with facts and details
• listens to others without interrupting
• asks group members to explain their ideas
• paraphrases points of view to help understanding
• recognizes contributions of group members through encouragement, support or praise
• seeks consensus before making decisions
• shares responsibility for carrying decisions
• shares responsibility for difficulties encountered during an activity