Social Skills

Possible ways students might practice to develop their social skills. All skills shown are suggested only - schools may select the skills they want to teach or they can write their own.

Collaboration Skills

How can students collaborate?

Working effectively with others

  • Use social media networks appropriately to build and develop relationships

  • Practise empathy

  • Delegate and share responsibility for decision-making

  • Help others to succeed

  • Take responsibility for one’s own actions

  • Manage and resolve conflict, and work collaboratively in teams

  • Build consensus

  • Make fair and equitable decisions

  • Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas

  • Negotiate effectively

  • Encourage others to contribute

  • Exercise leadership and take on a variety of roles within groups

  • Give and receive meaningful feedback

  • Advocate for one’s own rights and needs

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