Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning (ATL) Part One

1. Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning (ATL) Part One By: Russell Lee (IB MYP)

2. Purpose of ATL : to support learner achievement measured against the subject specific –group objectives ATL Subject specific learning skills learners will develop Teaching learner on how to learn Helping learner to find out more about themselves – to develop learning skills

3. How do I communicate my understanding How do I learn best? How do I know ATL

4. Understanding Their understanding of its purpose in teaching and learning Student learning expectations Reflections On going reflections on their learning and process Aware Learner will become aware of the nature of ATL The goal of ATL: to enable students to apply a range of ATL skills in different learning situations

5. Developing Skills / ATL’s in the IB continuum • PYP students are taught the Transdisciplinary Skills • Once students progress to MYP and DP, the Transdisciplinary skills become the Approaches to Learning • 7 core skills organisers Excerpts from: Lance G .King ‘s workshop

7. Excerpts from MYP : Principles into Practice ( pg 23-pg 25)

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10. MYP ATL’s – 10 Clusters of Learning Skills

11. Excerpts from : Lance G. King’s workshop

12. ATL’s Skills are mapped horizontally but not vertically: • Each ATL Skills Cluster is significant at every level of the IB but skills • examples will increase in complexity • Individuals vary greatly in their age related skills proficiency • Build continuity of skills across each level • Design for total skills profile across all level