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Course name: Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School Course code: (GLS1O)

Grade: 9
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This course focuses on learning strategies to help you become a better, more independent learner. You will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve your learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps you build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
Grade: 9
Type: Open
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This course focuses on learning strategies to help you become a better, more independent learner. You will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve your learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps you build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.

Course Lessons

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20 Lessons

5 Lessons

1.1   What do I know about myself as a learner?

1.2   What is success?

1.3   Problem-solving skills

1.4   Time management skills

1.5   How am I smart?

5 Lessons

2.1   Teamwork skills

2.2   Reading for information

2.3   Note-taking skills

2.4   Presentation skills

2.5   Test preparation and test-taking skills

5 Lessons

3.1   Emotional intelligence

3.2   Dealing with stress and other emotional issues

3.3   Setting goals

3.4   Developing action plans

3.5   Accessing community resources

5 Lessons

4.1   Occupational research

4.2   A possible occupational pathway

4.3   Planning my education

4.4   My financial future

4.5   Reflecting on your development as a learner