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/ 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?
Prerequisites/notes: Students are placed in this class through consultation with the learning specialist, counselor, parents and teachers in conjunction with a Student Review Team (SRT) meeting.
Contact: Mr. Nathan Kellar nkellar@hkis.edu.hk or Ms. Suzi Wah swah@hkis.edu.hk