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What is a consequence of reduced leisure time play in children?
What is a consequence of reduced leisure time play in children?
What is an important aspect of social awareness?
What is an important aspect of social awareness?
What is a key component of self-management?
What is a key component of self-management?
What is a benefit of developing soft skills?
What is a benefit of developing soft skills?
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What is a key aspect of relationship skills?
What is a key aspect of relationship skills?
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What is a key aspect of responsible decision-making?
What is a key aspect of responsible decision-making?
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What is an important aspect of self-awareness?
What is an important aspect of self-awareness?
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Why is it important to teach soft skills?
Why is it important to teach soft skills?
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What is a consequence of increased supervision in recess?
What is a consequence of increased supervision in recess?
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What is an important aspect of social awareness?
What is an important aspect of social awareness?
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What is a key component of self-management?
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Study Notes
Changes in Childhood and Education
- Children spend less time in unsupervised leisure play and recess has become more supervised.
- There is a growing recognition that children may not simply outgrow problems, and that they need to be prepared to adapt to rapid changes in social conditions.
Importance of Soft Skills
- Self-awareness is crucial, including:
- Identifying and recognizing emotions
- Recognizing personal interests and strengths
- Maintaining a well-grounded sense of self-confidence
- Self-management is essential, including:
- Regulating emotions to handle stress
- Controlling impulses
- Motivating oneself to persevere in overcoming obstacles
- Setting and monitoring progress toward personal and academic goals
- Expressing emotions appropriately
- Social awareness is critical, including:
- Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Understanding social and ethical norms for behavior
- Recognizing family, school, and community resources and supports
- Relationship skills are vital, including:
- Establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups
- Communicating clearly
- Listening actively
- Cooperating
- Resisting inappropriate social pressure
- Negotiating conflict constructively
- Seeking and offering help when needed
- Responsible decision-making involves:
- Making decisions based on a consideration of all relevant factors
- Evaluating and reflecting on the likely consequences of taking alternative courses of action
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