Empowering Students Through ATL Skills – A Counsellor’s Perspective at DYPIS, Worli. As an IB school counselor, one of the most rewarding aspects of my role is seeing our students evolve into independent, self-aware learners. While academic achievement is often highlighted, what truly sets the IB curriculum apart is its focus on how students learn — and this is where Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills come into play.

Economics and I didn’t exactly hit it off at first. When I was introduced to the subject at DYPIS, I felt like I was drowning in a sea of concepts that made no sense to me. The graphs, the numbers, the jargon—everything about Economics seemed complicated and distant. I had no idea how these ideas about markets, demand, supply, and inflation were relevant to my life. But as the months went by, something changed. What I initially found confusing began to feel exciting, and soon I realized that Economics wasn’t just about graphs and formulas—it was about understanding the world around me. Here’s how I discovered my passion for Economics.