NAS
NAS
NAS Learners Outcomes and Competencies
Students at National American School will be able to:
Be critical thinkers to be able to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas.
·Weigh alternatives, make decisions, and evaluate contradictory evidence
·Provide reasons for the problem-solving ideas students present
·Have the ability to agree or disagree ethically by using the right language and the evidence to support their point.
·Build resilience while navigating different content.
Become autonomous and independent learners that have the ability to make appropriate choices and take responsible control over their own learning.
·Build the needed strategies to work on different skills and question types.
·Cultivate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and make informed decisions about their learning paths.
·Ability to evaluate their own and their peer’s performance and learning by using checklists and criteria.
·Set short- and long-term goals and be able to assess and evaluate them within set deadlines.
· Seek out additional learning opportunities through activities and self-guided learning.
Demonstrate the ability to engage respectfully and effectively in cross-cultural interactions, and develop a sense of global citizenship.
·Build language and communication skills, enabling students to communicate efficiently.
·Gain awareness of global issues and knowledge through attending sessions, doing research, discussion scenarios and even planning and designing awareness campaigns withing school premises on debatable global and national topics.
·Recognizing and respect cultural norms, values and differences, and promote ethical behavior in diverse environments.
Enhance interpersonal, communication and social skills, fostering effective collaboration, active listening, and clear expression of ideas, opinions and feelings in multicultural settings.
·Build relationships, resolve conflicts, and effectively collaborate.
· Improve students’ communication skills and enhance their chances of career success in the future.
· Improve students’ skills in personal and professional settings.
·Articulate visions, goals and inspire classmates and the community to enhance leadership qualities.
·Develop active listening skills for effective communication where opinions, ideas and feelings are respected.
Be proficient in utilizing technology for various purposes and well-prepared for successful careers in a rapidly evolving global workforce.
·Develop sufficient skills for future career development.
·Develop responsibility and credibility in the use of the variety of technologies.
