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6.7 (6K4B): Awareness of the social skills needed for current and future environments.

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Lesson 3

Facilitated Activity

There are no activities that need to be led by the facilitator in this unit.

Discussion Ideas

Lesson 2 Reinforcement: Social Skills Discussion

Additional Suggestions

  • Why are social skills an important part of an effective learning environment?
  • What is the school's role and responsibility in teaching social skills?
  • What strategies can be used to create a positive learning environment? How do positive learning experiences affect motivation, morale, and behavior?
  • Whose "social skills" should be taught? What are some of the challenges that may occur when there are different social skills present in the classroom? What are some strategies for balancing individual differences in social skills with social norms in a particular setting?

  •  Consider using a tracking worksheet for Paraprofessionals to monitor their progress through the units.
  •  For information on how to start an online discussion area, see the online resources section.
 

 

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