Rousay Big Class Learning Blog

Saturday, 26 January 2013

We loved the Invisible Fiends series of books so much we thought we'd see if Barry Hutchison's new book is as good. It's sounding good so far!

Skills for Life, Learning and Work

Enterprise - creative, flexible, positive attitude to change, use initiative, persuade others.
Problem solving - identify problems, use different strategies, find resources to help, test and evaluate ideas, use results to form next steps.
Working with others - value and build on others' ideas, listen to others, compromise when appropriate, know and use others' strengths, encourage others, contribute ideas, take responsibility for my role.
Leadership - have clear goals, set high standards, take turns, delegate to others, take on different roles, contribute ideas, accept responsibility.
ICT - use ICT to support my learning, use responsibly and safely, confidence in using technology, positive approach to new technologies, use ICT where appropriate.
Numeracy - confidence in using numeracy, apply skills in other areas, explain my thinking, interpret data, use data to make decisions, use numbers, use money, time and measurement.
Literacy - contribute to discussions, identify main ideas of text, confidence in reading & writing, apply skills in other areas, explain my thinking, know when I am being influenced, can create texts
Health & Wellbeing - Motivated to do my best, positive attitude, approach changes with confidence, aware of others' needs, recognise others' strengths, recognise my strengths, challenge myself

Curriculum for Excellence