Approaches to Learning (ATL)

Grade 6 students at Mary Ellen Henderson attend an Approaches to Learning (ATL) course as part of their language carousel. This course supports students’ transition to middle school by fostering their development of the five ATL skill categories.

Through ATL in IB programmes, students develop skills that have relevance across the curriculum that help them “learn how to learn”. They provide a solid foundation for learning independently and with others. ATL skills help students prepare for, and demonstrate learning through, meaningful assessment.

ATL Skill Categories	MYP ATL Skill Clusters
Communication	I. Communication
Social	II. Collaboration
Self-management	III. Organization
	IV. Affective
	V. Reflection
Research	VI. Information literacy
	VII. Media Literacy
Thinking	VIII. Critical Thinking
	IX. Creative thinking
	X. Transfer