ATL Rubric: Teacher/Student ATL Checklist
ATL Rubric: Teacher/Student ATL Checklist
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Check one from each ATL that you aim to develop throughout this term (1).
Communication skills - the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Check 1 box
❏ listen to given instructions and fulfil what is required
Student: My ❏ contribute knowledge and understanding to others in any given
goal is to be situation
able to... ❏ use short and succinct sentences
❏ elaborate on any given text
❏ speak clearly and convincingly when presenting arguments
Research skills - at the heart of inquiry-based pedagogy and academic endeavour. This is also linked
with academic integrity. Check 1 box
❏ use various means (internet, books, newspapers, academic journals,
Student: My magazines, etc) to gather information
goal is to be ❏ aggregate information from different sources and determine sound
able to... conclusions
❏ distinguish between reliable sources from unreliable ones
❏ act with academic integrity by acknowledging the use of another’s work
i.e. accurately citing sources and using MLA format
Social skills - the ability for students to be adept at both peer-related and teacher-related social
communication and behaviour. Check 1 box
❏ readily be available to help peers and others
Student: My ❏ participate and be active in joint learning
goal is to be ❏ be attentive when others volunteer their opinions
able to... ❏ interact with the teacher(s) to enhance the learning experience
Thinking skills - several skills with an emphasis on metacognition, reflection and critical thinking skills.
Often, we regard these skills as higher-order thinking skills as opposed to lower order thinking skills such
as recall of information. Check 1 box
❏ give an opinion and exchange information when in dialogue
Student: My ❏ contribute with in-depth inquiry which goes beyond the scope of the
goal is to be content
able to... ❏ make logical inferences and connections cross-curricular
❏ present ideas which elevate discussions or written pieces
❏ answer questions with confidence and provide follow up questions
❏ be reflective, asks on where and how to improve and clearly present
those improvements in future tasks
Self-management skills - organizational skills, managing time and tasks, as well as setting realistic
goals. It also encompasses affective skills of managing their state of mind, self-motivation, resilience and
mindfulness. Check 1 box
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❏ organize time by creating a visual schedule
Student: My ❏ determine when tasks need to be complete and when distractions such
goal is to be as social media are appropriate
able to... ❏ set and meet manageable goals
❏ act in a mature manner inside and outside the classroom
❏ be self-reliant
❏ have the want and drive to complete tasks
❏ learn from mistakes and continue to persevere with a healthy state of
mind
Select one of the nine IB Attributes you would also like to develop this term. Explain why and how:
(2) How -