Approaches to Learning: Social and Communication Skills
Social: Collaboration Skills Definition: skills that enable you to work effectively with others to complete a common task
Consider, respect, and accept social and/or cultural differences
Consider, respect, and accept different points of view and opinions
Encourage contributions from others
Be sympathetic (express sorrow for someone else's misfortune)
Be empathetic (understand and share someone else's feelings)
Consider group dynamics
Assume a particular role in a team as appropriate
Delegate, take, and share responsibility as appropriate
Negotiate goals and limitations with teachers, partners, and peers
Understand when and how to build consensus
Understand when and how to agree to disagree
Resolve interpersonal conflicts
Make decisions based on fairness and equality
Help others achieve success
Communication Skills Definition: skills that enable you to convey an intended meaning to someone else and to receive and understand messages from others
Use active listening techniques to understand others
Give and receive appropriate feedback
Use a variety of speaking techniques to make meaning clear for different audiences and purposes
Use appropriate forms of writing for different audiences and purposes
Use a variety of media to present information to an audience
Interpret non-verbal communication techniques and use them purposefully
Organize information logically
Publish work in print and digital media
Negotiate knowledge and ideas with others
Engage with people of other cultures to develop global awareness