Manage Learning E.1 Set short-term goals, begin to use limited learning strategies, and begin to monitor own learning

Competency E: Manage LearningLevel: 1At this level, learners: Set short-term goals, begin to use limited learning strategies, and begin to monitor own learningPerformance Descriptors for the learner:Demonstrates positive attitude to learningAccepts positive feedback and constructive criticismRecognizes and expresses when one does not know somethingAccepts new learning challengesWilling to work independentlyTakes responsibility for learningTakes initiativeTakes risks in learning situationsManages time (e.g. makes realistic estimates about time, meets deadlines, completes activities and tasks in a logical order)Attends class regularly and punctuallyChecks accuracy of workGoal Setting: The learner:Sets short-term goalsIdentifies steps required to achieve goalsBegins to monitor progress towards achieving goalsBegins to identify barriers to achieving goalsLearning Strategies: The learner:Begins to use a limited number of learning strategies (e.g. follows instructions, takes literal notes, highlights or underlines key information, uses a calendar or agenda)Begins to identify ways to remember information and reinforce learning (e.g. reviewing notes)Creates “to do” lists to keep organizedMonitoring Learning:The learner:Begins to monitor own learningIdentifies preferred learning styleIdentifies one source of information (e.g. text, document, classmate, co-worker) to complete tasksUses feedback to improve performanceESKARGO:Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – E.1