Essential Academic Learning Requirements (Word) (pdf)

1. The student uses listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding.

To meet this standard, the student:

1.1 Uses listening and observation skills and strategies to focus attention and interpret information.

1.2 Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, or evaluates information from a variety of sources.

2. The student uses communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others.

To meet this standard, the student:

2.1 Uses language to interact effectively and responsibly in a multicultural context.

2.2 Uses interpersonal skills and strategies in a multicultural context to work collaboratively, solve problems, and perform tasks.

2.3 Uses skills and strategies to communicate interculturally.

3. The student uses communication skills and strategies to present ideas and one’s self in a variety of situations.

To meet this standard, the student:

3.1 Uses knowledge of topic/theme, audience, and purpose to plan presentations.

3.2 Uses media and other resources to support presentations.

3.3 Uses effective delivery.

4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of communication.

To meet this standard, the student:

4.1 Assesses effectiveness of one’s own and others’ communication.

4.2 Sets goals for improvement.