KHDA 1.3- Learning skills

Which of the following best describes a student-centred approach to learning as recommended by the KHDA framework?

• Teachers delivering content to the whole class in lecture format

• Students engaging in collaborative tasks, taking responsibility for their own learning

• Teachers setting specific targets for each student

• Focus solely on test preparation

Effective communication skills in students can be demonstrated when they:

• Only respond to teacher-posed questions

• Use various methods such as written, verbal, and multimedia to present ideas clearly

• Communicate only in structured classroom settings

• Prefer to work silently without expressing their views

According to the KHDA framework, critical thinking in students is most evident when they:

• Memorise answers for exams

• Apply reasoning and evidence to solve problems in unfamiliar contexts

• Follow teacher instructions without deviation

• Complete tasks with minimal questioning

Which activity is considered the most effective way to develop collaborative skills under KHDA standards?

• Individual project work

• Peer assessment with constructive feedback in group tasks

• Listening quietly to teacher-led discussions

• Completing a test independently

Inquiry-based learning under the KHDA framework is characterised by:

• Providing students with a fixed set of facts to learn

• Encouraging students to formulate questions, conduct investigations, and draw conclusions

• Passive consumption of information from textbooks

• Learning guided exclusively by teachers’ lesson objectives

How does the KHDA framework suggest teachers can enhance students’ ability to make connections between areas of learning?

• Limiting cross-curricular teaching opportunities

• Using only subject-specific contexts for learning

• Integrating themes that cross multiple subject areas and reflect real-life applications

• Setting isolated learning goals within each subject

Which of the following is an indicator of effective independent learning among students?

• Reliance on teachers for step-by-step guidance at all times

• Taking initiative to explore additional resources and strategies to enhance learning

• Working quietly without engaging with peers

• Waiting for teacher approval before moving to the next task

Under the KHDA framework, how can problem-solving skills be best nurtured in students?

• Assigning repetitive tasks to improve speed and accuracy

• Providing complex, open-ended tasks that require students to devise their own solutions

• Focusing only on textbook problems with clear answers

• Discouraging any risk-taking or experimentation

Students who reflect on their own learning are demonstrating:

• A preference for memorising facts

• The ability to identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and set realistic goals

• An inability to work collaboratively

• No interest in learning outcomes

What role do digital skills play in the KHDA framework's focus on learning skills?

• They are not necessary for traditional classroom activities

• They should be used only for entertainment purposes

• They should support research, collaboration, and creativity in student work

• They must be limited to specific subjects, such as ICT