Area

Content of Area

1

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

refer to students being able to analyze complex problems, investigate questions for which there are no clear-cut answers, evaluate different points of view or sources of information, and draw appropriate conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.

2

COLLABORATION SKILLS

refer to students being able to work together to solve problems or answer questions, to work effectively and respectfully in teams to accomplish a common goal and to assume shared responsibility for completing a task.

3

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

refer to students being able to organize their thoughts, data and findings and share these effectively through a variety of media, as well as orally and in writing.

4

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION SKILLS

refer to students being able to generate and refine solutions to complex problems or tasks based on synthesis, analysis and then combining or presenting what they have learned in new and original ways.

5

SELF-DIRECTION SKILLS

refer to students being able to take responsibility for their learning by identifying topics to pursue and processes for their own learning, and being able to review their own work and respond to feedback.

6

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

refers to students being able to understand global, geo-political issues including awareness of geography, culture, language, history, and literature from other countries.

7

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

refers to students being able to apply what they have learned to local contexts and community issues.

8

TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING

refers to students being able to manage their learning and produce products using appropriate information and communication technologies.