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sElf-DirECTED lEarNiNg 15

Self-Directed Learning 15 is designed to facilitate the transition from a traditional teacher-directed learning model to a self-directed learning model, by building skills necessary to be successful as a self-directed learner, while developing competencies to ease this transition. Furthermore, Self-Directed Learn-ing 15 is designed to focus on the individual learning needs of students, meeting the learner where he/she is presently. This course is open to all students entering Bishop Carroll High School. This course will be also be offered to other students upon the recommendation of a Teacher Advisor. By enrolling at Bishop Carroll, students entering the course will have demonstrated and communicated a genuine desire to attend to their learning in a self-directed environment. This course facilitates the essential relationship between teacher advisor and student advisee. Students, with assistance from their teacher advisor, will self-register for this course as they begin their self-directed learning journey.

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING 15 & CAREER AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (CALM)

CarEEr aND lifE MaNagEMENT (CalM)

Career And Life Management (CALM) is a high school only course required for graduation with an Alberta High School Diploma. The aim of CALM is to enable students to make well-informed, considered decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives and to develop behaviours and attitudes that contribute to the well-being and respect of self and others, now and in the future. CALM is the core option for health literacy at the senior high school level in Alberta, articulated through three general outcomes:

Personal Choices – Students apply an understanding of the emotional / psychological, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical dimensions of health – and the dynamic interplay of these factors – in managing personal well-being

Resource Choices – Students make responsible decisions in the use of finances and other resources that reflect personal values and goals and demonstrate commitment to self and others

Career and Life Choices – Students develop and apply processes for managing personal, lifelong career development

The three general outcomes serve as the foundation of the 3 credit Career And Life Management course every student at Bishop Carroll High School is expected to complete by the end of the grade 11.