Life Skills With Virtues - Social Skills for Success Course
This course is designed to help youth develop essential social skills for successful interactions in various settings, equip them with skills to build positive relationships, enhance their self-confidence, and navigate social situations.
Faith, MS, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(19)
What's included
10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
We will discuss the importance of social skills and effective communication, identifying common sources of conflict steps for resolving conflicts peacefully. We will talk about initiating and sustaining friendships along with activities to foster connection and cooperation. Strategies for effective collaboration and team-building exercises are also important part of building strong social skills. We will discuss techniques for coping with peer pressure and bullying, and social skills in digital interactions. On the last day, we will have a recap of key concepts and skills learned and students will have individual presentations on personal growth.
Learning Goals
By the end of this social skills course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
Apply active listening skills to enhance interpersonal interactions.
Resolve conflicts using constructive strategies.
Exhibit empathy and understanding in diverse social contexts.
Build and maintain positive relationships through collaboration and teamwork.
Adapt social behavior to various social settings and cultural norms
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview of the course objectives
Importance of social skills
Self-awareness activities to understand personal strengths and areas for improvement 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Effective Communication
Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
Active listening skills
Practicing clear and respectful expression of thoughts and feelings 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Empathy and Understanding Others
Definition and importance of empathy
Exercises to practice putting oneself in others' shoes
Strategies for demonstrating empathy in daily interactions 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Identifying common sources of conflict
Steps for resolving conflicts peacefully
Role-playing conflict scenarios and finding solutions 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
notebook, pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
4.8
19reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Master of Education degree and a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering. I have over 16 years of experience teaching elementary, middle school, and high school age students. I have been teaching life skill with virtue classes at Outschool since 2021. Virtues such as empathy, respect, honesty, patience, kindness, humility, and responsibility, just to name a few, are the foundation of great social skills because they underpin the ethical and moral principles guiding human interactions.
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Live Group Course
$198
weekly5x per week, 2 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-12 learners per class
