Incorporation of Soft (Power) Skill training
Soft skills have been a keystone of my instructional design process for years. Building soft skills into the learning experiences adds an element of vibrancy to the experience, itself. I highlight the term Power Skills because these skills empower learners beyond the learning experience; throughout life.
Below is a collection of learning experiences that I have built-into specific courses or programs to enhance the overall learning experience. The enhancements not only engage and reinforce the skills, themselves, they also ensure a more meaningful and effective learning experience.
Samples of soft-skill integration into Curriculum Development.
Inquisitiveness
Active Listening
Following a thought-provoking talk, students actively reflected, generated questions, researched, and participated in a facilitated group discussion.
Self Awareness
Stress Management
Students co-created individual learning plans and explore mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Creativity & Innovation
Ownership & Negotiation
Students created and presented a philosophy-related product for peer critique and discussion, following broad teacher guidelines.
Self Awareness
Stress Management
Students will collaboratively debate, propose, and strategize for the ratification of a 28th Amendment, including voting process and garnering classmate support.
I look forward to building the next exceptional learning experience with you.