Friday, December 4, 2015

Soft Skills Education

       Our public schools' biggest offering is opportunity.  Students learn from qualified professionals and from a long list of course offerings--probably the longest at the high school level.  But we are not just teaching our students the R's, we are preparing them for the adult world.  This means that we are also tasked with teaching our students the so-called "soft skills".  Here is a short list of some of these skills:

  • Listening 
  • Presentation Skills 
  • Giving Feedback 
  • Decision Making 
  • Inspiring 
  • Persuasion 
  •  Interpersonal Relationships 
  • Dealing with Difficult People 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Self Confidence 
  • Resilience 
  • Assertiveness 
  • Friendliness 
  • Empathy 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Organization 
  • Planning 
  • Scheduling 
  • Time Management
       Employers tell us that high school and college graduates who have these soft skills are much more likely to be successful employees than those who don't.  Students aren't "graded" on these skills in school, however many of these skills are incorporated into classrooms as rules of behavior (friendliness, conflict resolution, planning), suggested steps in completing assignments (decision making, resilience, organization), and learning strategies (problem solving, critical thinking, giving feedback).

       Students who are successful and confident usually possess these skills at a high level.  Students who are only concerned with the "book work" of school may possess the knowledge needed for their future, but they may also struggle with relationships with their co-workers.  This "soft-skills" education is an important part of our school system.  The ability of our students to get along with other students and to organize their thoughts, ideas, and lives is all a part of growing up and being responsible.  


       And everyone gets to receive this education for free in our public schools.  


7 comments:

  1. the article is actually the best topic on this registry related issue. I fit in with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your next updates.for information regarding soft skills ttraining please visit to the link.
    Soft skills training in Delhi

    ReplyDelete
  2. Learning soft skills is beneficial for every working professional and even for tyros looking for better opportunities for their future. Soft skills can shape knowledge of every learner and the way they act. This write-up is merely beneficial and was pertinent to my interest. Keep updating.
    English practice App | English speaking app

    ReplyDelete
  3. Finding recruitment and leadership management consulting firms in India? then this is the right place for you. Orgstead is one of the best consulting firms which offer you various type of consulting services like education consulting, management consulting and much more.

    ReplyDelete
  4. searching for the best management college in Delhi why to search! ndim admission 2020 is waiting for you get your admission done their college.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Udemy helps you throughout the process. office 365

    ReplyDelete
  6. Great write-up. Thanks for sharing useful tips regarding soft skill education. Best Career Counselor in Delhi

    ReplyDelete
  7. If you're looking to enhance your career prospects and increase your chances of success in today's competitive job market, investing in soft skills training is a smart choice. And when it comes to high-quality Soft Skills Training in Delhi, APTRON is a name you can trust.

    ReplyDelete

Public Schools and Choice

       Is it true that public school kids and their public school parents don't have choices?  I'm sure that I will expose my igno...

Teach100 blog