Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

• develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning (p 6) ; • include evaluations based on evidence of student learning that are consistently graded with reference to established criteria for four levels of achievement (pp 2, 19) . 3. Learning Skills andWork Habits The development of learning skills and work habits are an integral part of a student’s learning and are critical to student success (pp 10, 12) . Teachers work with students to help them understand and develop learning skills and work habits (p 13) . Teachers assess, evaluate and report on learning skills and work habits separately from their assessing, evaluating and reporting on the achievement of curriculum expectations. Unless learning skills are an integral part of the Ministry Curriculum Expectations, their assessment is not included in the final grade (pp 10, 45) .

Learning Skills and Work Habits Include:

Learning Skills and Work Habits: C – Consistent : Skill is consistently present, well-established and independent. U – Usually: Skill is usually present and established but student may need reminders or practice S – Sometimes: Skill is sometimes present but student needs support from others

N – Not Yet: Skill is not yet established and rarely demonstrate Responsibility: Fulfills responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment • Arrives to class on time • Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour • Follows classroom procedures with minimal prompting • Completes and submits class work, homework and assignments on time • Catches up on missed work Independent Work: Independently monitors, assesses and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals • Stays focused and engaged on tasks • Follows instructions and expectations • Works without disturbing others or requiring redirection or support • Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks and assignments Initiative: Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning and a willingness to extend their learning and that of others • Approaches new ideas, situations and academic tasks with a positive attitude • Initiate or extends discussions and shares relevant experiences • Demonstrates a willingness to take a different approach or adopt a different perspective • Motivated to complete a task

Organization: Plans and organizes time, materials and equipment to accomplish tasks and achieve goals • Comes to class prepared for learning with appropriate materials • Establishes priorities and manages time • Identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses appropriate resources and materials to complete tasks Collaboration: Learning with others to achieve a group goal and complete projects • Approaches the opportunity to work and learn from others in a positive manner • Accepts various classroom roles and responsibilities • Takes on an equitable share of any group work • Accommodate others’ needs, adapts and encourages multiple styles Self-Regulation: Sets and monitors progress towards individual goals • Accurately identifies relevant, achievable goals • Reflects critically upon progress and makes adjustments as needed • Enlists social resources (peers, teachers, parents, community) to acquire clarification, feedback or assistance when needed • Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges

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