Learning Strategies
Processes and tactics students employ to aid in the cognitive work of thinking, remembering or learning.
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Self-Management Skills
Continued focus on a goal despite obstacles (grit or persistence) and avoidance of distractions or temptations to prioritize higher pursuits over lower pleasures (delayed gratification, self-discipline, self-control).
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Social Skills
Acceptable behaviors that improve social interactions, such as those between peers or between students and adults.
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Learning Strategies |
Self-Management Skills |
Social Skills |
LS 1. Critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions.
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SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions
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SS 1. Effective oral and written communication and listening skills
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LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving
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SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers
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SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them
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LS 3. Time-management, organizational and study skills
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SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
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SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success
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LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction to learning.
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SMS 3. Independent work
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SS 4. Empathy
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LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning
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SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards
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SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social responsibility
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LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities
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SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals
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SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills
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LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals
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SMS 7. Effective coping skills
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SS 7. Leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse groups
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LS 8. Engagement in challenging coursework
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SMS 8. Balance of school, home and community activities
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SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary
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LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others' perspectives and recognizing personal bias
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SMS 9. Personal safety skills
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SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment
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LS 10. Participation in enrichment and extracurricular activities
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SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change
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SS 10. Cultural awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness.
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