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

Grade: 9
Type: Open
Course description: This resource focuses on learning strategies to help Learners become better, more independent learners. Learners will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal-management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. This resource helps Learners build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
Grade: 9
Type: Open
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource focuses on learning strategies to help Learners become better, more independent learners. Learners will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal-management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. This resource helps Learners build confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

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