This course focuses on learning strategies to help students become better, more independent
learners. Students will learn how to develop and apply literacy and numeracy skills, personal management skills, and interpersonal and teamwork skills to improve their learning and
achievement in school, the workplace, and the community. The course helps students build
confidence and motivation to pursue opportunities for success in secondary school and beyond.
Prerequisite: For GLS1O – None
For GLE1O and GLE2O – Recommendation of principal
Learning Skills
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• identify and use a variety of literacy skills and strategies to improve reading, writing, and
oral communication in everyday contexts;
• identify and use a variety of numeracy skills and strategies to improve their practical
application of mathematics in everyday contexts;
• demonstrate an understanding of learning skills and strategies required for success in school.
Personal Knowledge and Management Skills
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• apply knowledge of their personal skills and learning strengths to develop strategies for
success in secondary school;
• identify and describe personal-management skills required for success, and explain their
use to help maximize learning;
• demonstrate the use of personal-management skills and strategies to enhance learning.
Interpersonal Knowledge and Skills
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:
• identify and describe the knowledge and skills necessary for successful interpersonal relations
and teamwork;
• assess their interpersonal and teamwork skills and strategies, and explain how those skills
requiring further development affect their learning;
• demonstrate the ability to ap
For more details, view the full course description: Guidance and Career Education
