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Approaches to Learning

 

APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATLs)

Preschoolers develop sets of skills and strategies that aim to help them become self-regulated and life-long learners. They develop different ways that help them "learn how to learn".



RESEARCH SKILLS
The preschoolers went through the process of gathering information to support their inquiry about living things. 
Each group focused on one animal group.


They worked collaboratively with their group and used different strategies to ensure that each member did their part as a responsible member.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
After the research, they (synthesized) sorted out the information.
They wrote down the important details to share. 


Lastly, they took turns reading and explaining their presentation. 

 

THINKING SKILLS
As thinkers, they used their knowledge and critical thinking skills to answer questions. They confidently responded to each question from the class.  

TAKING ACTION
It is the goal of the IB to develop students who demostrate agency - 
choice, voice, and ownership. 

 

Umi, brought to school watermelon seeds and wanted the class to plant it together.


Each group took turn and collected soil, dug a hole, put the seed, chose the best spot and watered it. 

We will wait and see how successful we will be in taking care of our watermelon! 






















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