Course Description
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.
| GLS1O COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name | Time Allocation |
| 1 | Learning Skills – Students learn about literacy and numeracy skills and how they apply to the classroom environment. Students will have a lesson on plagiarism, citation and foot-note and end-note skills. | 21 |
| 2 | Learn It, Don’t Sweat It – Students will learn about their own learning style as well as self-management techniques that kee keep you on track making time staying well and keeping yourself organized | 22 |
| 3 | Practice Your Skills – students will learn about empowerment goalsetting relationships in what schools and about bullying. | 30 |
| 4 | Exploring Opportunities – students will learn about School resources and community resources. Students will learn about how to get the information they need to succeed students will learn to become advocates and students will begin to work on their portfolio. | 22 |
| Final Assignment: I.S.U. | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- Learn that smart: strategies to succeed in school and life. Jessica Pegis. Toronto Canada. 2007.
- Moodle Website
FAQ
What is GLS1O?
GLS1O is Skills for Success in Secondary School course at an open type.
What is the prerequisite course for GLS1O?
NONE
How long does it take to complete the GLS1O online course?
You can complete GLS1O as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 4 months.