Communication

The inquiry presentation in the earth science unit is a good example of communication because we needed to effectively and concisely convey our ideas. I chose to talk about the lack of adequate nutrients on Mars and how that will impact the possible colonization. The presentation called for good explanation skills and the ability to retain and then communicate ideas, thoughts, and concepts in a clear manner.

Creative Thinking

In French (Immersion) 10, a good example of using my creative thinking would be the book discussions. During the discussion, I had to come up with new ideas and interpret and elaborate on complex questions from my peers. Thinking “outside the box” allows me to develop themes and personal connections to the text.

Critical Thinking

In Literary Studies 10, in our indigenous unit, I needed to use critical thinking to interpret the ideas and themes in the short stories we read. From these themes, I developed my own examples and related situations using my perspective and experiences.  In the debate/discussion based on the short story we read, I had to use my critical thinking skills to find conclusions, create new perspectives for the moral, or give my own explanations on why the main character made the decisions he did.

Social Responsibility

In P.E. I was able to demonstrate my social responsibility with my leadership skills. For example, when the activity required groups or teams, I activity searched for people who didn’t have a group or were maybe too shy to ask if they could join.  I can confidently interact and build friendships with my peers by not discriminating against diversity and including those who are left out.

Personal and Cultural Identity

In my day-to-day life I always keep my culture and values in mind, it allows me to be positive and to have a sense of identity. When at school, make sure to continue to follow my beliefs and to always stand up for anything going against my values. For example, if one of my peers were encountering any injustices, I would make sure to be there for them and help them find a trusted adult to talk to. Keeping my morals or values in mind shapes my choices and allows me to keep being authentically me.

Personal Awareness and Responsibility

I am able to stay motivation using my personal awareness and responsibility skills. When needing to focus or get a task done, I use self-determination to stay motivated. I regulate my time usage in order to stay on top of my assignments. I also use organisation techniques such as to do lists, writing due dates for projects or assignments, and keeping my work tidy and orderly.