For all purpose
Imagining
Connections: ATL
Skills & Course
Concepts
For Presenration
Geetha Gopinathan 7 February 2025
Introductio
n
• Understanding Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills
• Exploring Course Concepts in relation to learning and
teaching
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Thinking Skills & Creativity
Rationale
Critical and creative thinking - enable students to generate
original ideas / solve problems innovatively /make connections
between different fields of knowledge.
Creativity thrives when students question assumptions, explore
alternatives, and think divergently
3
Communication Skills & Communication
Rational
e
Effective communication skills Writing/ speech/ visual
allow students to articulate media - communication
ideas clearly, understand plays a vital role in
diverse viewpoints, and learning and collaboration.
express themselves
confidently
5
Social Skills & Identity
Rationale
Identity is shaped through interactions with others.
Social skills, such as collaboration and emotional
intelligence, help students navigate relationships,
understand different perspectives, and develop a sense of
self within various social and cultural contexts.
6
Self-Management Skills &
Transformation
Rationale
Self-management skills - goal setting / time management/
resilience - essential for personal growth and transformation.
Students who master these skills adapt to challenges, embrace
change, and develop lifelong learning habits
Research Skills & Perspective
Rationale
Research skills empower students - to seek multiple
perspectives / analyze sources critically / develop well-
rounded viewpoints.
A strong research foundation ensures informed decision-
making and a deeper understanding of global and local
issues.
Additional
Connections
• Self-Management & Culture → adapting to cultural
expectations requires discipline and open-mindedness.
• Communication & Representation → the way ideas are
presented influences interpretation and understanding.
• Thinking Skills & Transformation → Deep thinking leads
to innovation and change.