St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Special Education
Course:
Learning Strategies: Skills for Success After Secondary School
Course Code: GLE 1O1
Course Description:
This course introduces students to learning theories and strategies, prepares them to become effective independent learners, and
helps them increase their personal management skills, both in school and other contexts. Some of the strategies taught will include
reflective thinking, active listening, memorization, active reading, time and stress management. The Learning Strategies course will
focus on three strands: learning, personal development, and interpersonal relationships. Students will acquire important skills in
using assistive technology software such as Kurzweil, Inspiration, Write Out Loud, etc. throughout the course. The course will
develop not only knowledge and skills for the learner, but also the values, attitudes, and actions that constitute a way of life rooted in
the Christian call to discipleship and service.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1
Personal Knowledge and
Management Skills
(Becoming a Self-Directed
Learner)
CGE1e Speaks the language of life..."recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person
entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.
CGE1g Understands that one's purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and live
out this call throughout life's journey
CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems
CGE4f applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
CGE2b read, understand and use written materials effectively
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
CGE2d Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages
CGE3b create, adapt, evaluate new ideas in light of the common good
CGE3d make decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life
CGE4d Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner
CGE5h applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian
vocation
CGE5d Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common
good
CGE5b Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
CGE5a Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE2c present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
CGE4d Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner
CGE4c Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership
CGE5e Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others
CGE7a Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions
CGE7b Accepts accountability for one's own actions
CGE7j Contributes to the common good
Unit 2
Learning Skills
(Becoming a Reflective
Learner)
Unit 3
Exploration of
Opportunities
(Becoming a Life-long
Learner)
Unit 4
Interpersonal Knowledge &
Skills
(Becoming an Effective
Learner)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
30%
Not Applicable
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.