Learning Continuum of Personal and Social Capability (Version 8.4)

This element involves students developing an awareness of their own emotional states, needs and perspectives.

Students identify and describe the factors that influence their emotional responses. They develop a realistic sense of their personal abilities, qualities and strengths through knowing what they are feeling in the moment, and having a realistic assessment of their own abilities and a well-grounded sense of self-knowledge and self-confidence. Students reflect on and evaluate their learning, identify personal characteristics that contribute to or limit their effectiveness and learn from successes or failures. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students:

  • recognise emotions
  • recognise personal qualities and achievements
  • understand themselves as learners
  • develop reflective practice.

Level 4

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Recognise emotions

explain how the appropriateness of emotional responses influences behaviour

Recognise personal qualities and achievements

describe the influence that personal qualities and strengths have on their learning outcomes

Understand themselves as learners

identify preferred learning styles and work habits

Develop reflective practice

monitor their progress, seeking and responding to feedback from teachers to assist them in consolidating strengths, addressing weaknesses and fulfilling their potential