Key Skills Framework: Junior Cycle

Developing my understanding and enjoyment of words and language Reading for enjoyment and with critical understanding Writing for different purposes Expressing ideas clearly and accurately Developing my spoken language Exploring and creating a variety of texts, including multi-modal texts

Knowing myself Making considered decisions Setting and achieving personal goals Being able to reflect on my own learning Using digital technology to manage myself and my learning

Being healthy and physically active Being social Being safe Being spiritual Being confident Being positive about learning Being responsible, safe and ethical in using digital technology

Being Curious Gathering, recording, organising and evaluating information and data Thinking creatively and critically Reflecting on and evaluating my learning Using digital technology to access, manage and share content

Expressing ideas mathematically Estimating, predicting and calculating Developing a positive disposition towards investigating, reasoning and problem-solving Seeing patterns, trends and relationships Gathering, interpreting and representing data Using digital technology to develop numeracy skills and understanding

Imagining Exploring options and alternatives Implementing ideas and taking action Learning creatively Stimulating creativity using digital technology

Developing good relationships and dealing with conflict Co-operating Respecting difference Contributing to making the world a better place Learning with others Working with others through digital technology

Using language Using numbers Listening and expressing myself Performing and presenting Discussing and debating Using digital technology to communicate