Core Competencies Self-Assessment

by

____________________

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Core Competencies are at the heart of the redesigned BC curriculum.

They form the basis of student learning from kindergarten to graduation.

critical thinking positive personal and cultural identity

communication
creative thinking personal awareness and responsibility
social responsibility

The ultimate goal is for learners to employ the core competencies every day in school and in
life, and for the core competencies to be an integral part of the learning in all curriculum area.
—- B.C. Ministry of Education

The book The Six Cedars by Margot Sandahl and Celestine Aleck
connects the Core Competencies with the characteristic of six Pacific
NorthWest animals. Learning about these animals helps students learn
about themselves.

Indigenous animal images from School District 79 (Cowichan).

 ________________ is a communicator.

I can share ideas.

I can listen to others.

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_________________ is a creative thinker.

I get new ideas

when I play.

I try a new idea

when something
doesn’t work.

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 _________________ is a
careful and curious thinker.

I get ideas when

I explore with
my senses.

I can try different

ways of doing
things.

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 _________________ shows respect
for self and others.

I can share how I feel.

I try to make decisions

that keep me happy
and safe.

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 _________________ cares for the
community and the environment.

I can solve problems

and ask for help
when I need it.

I am kind to others
and our environment.

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 _________________ knows
about themselves.

I know who I am
and some special
things about me.

I can tell you

about people and
places that are
important to me.

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