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Skills, behaviours and
personal qualities of the new secondary curriculum that link
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The
Personal,
learning
and
thinking
skills
framework
comprises
six
groups
of
skills:
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independent
enquirers
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creative
thinkers
-
reflective
learners
-
team
workers
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self-managers
-
effective
participators
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INDEPENDENT ENQUIRERS
Young people process and
evaluate information in their
investigations, planning what to
do and how to go about it. They
take informed and well-reasoned
decisions, recognising that
others have different beliefs
and attitudes.
Young people:
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identify questions to answer
and problems to resolve
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plan and carry out research,
appreciating the
consequences of decisions
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explore issues, events or
problems from different
perspectives
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analyse and evaluate
information, judging its
relevance and value
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consider the influence of
circumstances, beliefs and
feelings on decisions and
events
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support conclusions, using
reasoned arguments and
evidence
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CREATIVE
THINKERS
Young
people
think
creatively
by
generating
and
exploring
ideas,
making
original
connections.
They
try
different
ways
to
tackle
a
problem,
working
with
others
to
find
imaginative
solutions
and
outcomes
that
are
of
value.
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generate ideas and explore possibilities
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ask questions to extend their thinking
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connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences in inventive ways
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question their own and others’ assumptions
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try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through
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adapt ideas as circumstances change
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REFLECTIVE LEARNERS
Young people evaluate their
strengths and limitations,
setting themselves realistic
goals with criteria for success.
They monitor their own
performance and progress,
inviting feedback from others
and making changes to further
their learning.
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assess themselves and
others, identifying
opportunities and
achievements
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set goals with success
criteria for their
development and work
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review progress, acting on
the outcomes
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invite feedback and deal
positively with praise,
setbacks and criticism
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evaluate experiences and
learning to inform future
progress
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communicate their learning
in relevant ways for
different audiences.
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TEAM WORKERS
Young people work confidently
with others, adapting to
different contexts and taking
responsibility for their own
part. They listen to and take
account of different views. They
form collaborative
relationships, resolving issues
to reach agreed outcomes.
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collaborate with others to
work towards common goals
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reach agreements, managing
discussions to achieve
results
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adapt behaviour to suit
different roles and
situations, including
leadership roles
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show fairness and
consideration to others
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take responsibility, showing
confidence in themselves and
their contribution
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provide constructive support
and feedback to others
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SELF-MANAGERS
Young people organise
themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative,
creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and
self- improvement. They actively embrace change, responding
positively to new priorities, coping with challenges and
looking for opportunities.
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seek out challenges or new
responsibilities and show flexibility when priorities
change
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work towards goals, showing
initiative, commitment and perseverance
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organise time and resources,
prioritising actions
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anticipate, take and manage
risks
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deal with competing
pressures, including personal and work-related demands
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respond positively to
change, seeking advice and support when needed
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manage their emotions, and
build and maintain relationships
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EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATORS
Young people actively engage
with issues that affect them and
those around them. They play a
full part in the life of their
school, college, workplace or
wider community by taking
responsible action to bring
improvements for others as well
as themselves.
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discuss issues of concern,
seeking resolution where
needed
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present a persuasive case
for action
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propose practical ways
forward, breaking these down
into manageable steps
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identify improvements that
would benefit others as well
as themselves
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try to influence others,
negotiating and balancing
diverse views to reach
workable solutions
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act as an advocate for views
and beliefs that may differ
from their own.
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The New Secondary Curriculum |
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