Full Year
Learning strategies is designed for students with a documented special learning need and provides ongoing support in any of the following areas: reading, writing, math, work completion, organization of materials, efficient use of time, planning for project work, and self-advocacy.
Students will work towards proficiency in:
- Understanding and articulating individual learning needs leading to self-advocacy
- Effectively applying strategies for learning
- Persevering through challenging situations
- Using an organizational system that keeps materials easily accessible
- Using an effective method to record and track assignments and tests
- Test-taking and note-taking strategies
Additionally, time is allocated to reinforce understanding of grade-level curriculum.
Some sample questions students will explore during this course:
- What kind of learner am I?
- Which strategies help me learn?
- How do I know if I am learning?
Pre-requisites/notes: Students are placed in this class through consultation with learning specialist, counselor, parents and teachers in conjunction with a Student Review Team (SRT) meeting. This course is usually taken in lieu of a language elective.
Contact: Ms. Meg Rowe mrowe@hkis.edu.hk