Social Skills That Schools Must Teach

Social skills are defined as the abilities we, as humans use to communicate and interact with each other, both verbal and non-verbal. Having strong social skills is essential for success in life. But not every child is born with excellent social skills. While some kids may naturally possess social skills which help them to navigate life effortlessly. On the other hand, some children may need a little guidance in this area. So where can a child who needs to develop social skills, seek guidance? Well, it’s from their school. We at Yuvashakti Model School (YMS) understand the importance of social skills. Hence, we ensure that our students learn them, making us the best school in North Delhi. In this article, we will take you through some of the critical social skills that our school teaches!

Social Skills Taught At YMS

School not only provides knowledge but also helps students to learn and embrace the many social skills that are needed to survive in the outside world.  Inclusive classrooms and teaching methods are the way to provide a holistic environment for the social development of the students. Here are a few social skills that we teach our students  

• Listening 

To positively engage in a conversation, it is important to listen carefully. Listening actively not only helps you to understand the other person’s point of view but also clears any confusion. In today’s world, people with relevant social skills can gauge their listeners and frame their responses accordingly. Hence, it is important to not let anything fall on deaf ears.

• Empathise 

Empathy is defined as the ability to acknowledge, validate, and share the feeling of one another. In other words, an empathetic person is able to exactly feel what the other person is feeling. Empathy allows students to instantly connect with one another, and therefore respond to critical situations calmly and appropriately.

• Problem-solving abilities 

Problems and challenges are a part of life, and every social interaction as well. The reaction to these difficult situations determines the analytical abilities of a student. Hence, students should have a positive response towards everything, as it not only helps to solve problems rapidly but also ensures a lesser chaotic atmosphere.

• Sieving 

In a digitally equipped world, where all the information is available at your fingertips, authentication has become the need of the hour. That’s when this skill comes into practice, as it saves the spreading of panic during those turbulent times.

• Communication 

Just as it is important to listen, it is essential to effectively communicate. This involves being able to express oneself clearly. Students need to learn how to appropriately express their emotions, and also how to ask questions to clarify information.

Key Takeaways

At Yuvashakti Model School, we believe in having an inclusive and student-centric approach so as to help children explore and learn independently. Our aim is to lay equal emphasis on their overall development, which is rightly reflected in our holistic approach.