Learning starts with social skills
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There are many intrinsic skills and values that need to develop before a child is ready to become actively engaged in the learning process. Learning requires an element of risk taking and problem solving. Before such leaps of faith are taken children require a safe foundation of positive relationships that will validate their learning journey.
People are by nature social creatures. For children to learn effective communication, collaboration, problem solving and interaction, they need to be taught appropriate social skills through instruction, modeling, practice and continued re-enforcement.
Although most basic social skills are taught from the role modeling of parents and peers, it is when children begin their social interaction and development at school that teaching needs to be more specific.
At SSIS we strive to provide a safe learning environment and a holistic education that encourages our students to strive for excellence. For students to be risk takers and problem solvers who are able to understand their own feelings and generalize appropriate behaviors across various situations, we have a structured pastoral care program that focuses on the varying stages of childhood and adolescent development. Each year grade receives special social skills training and practice delivered by the school counselor. The program gives the children the opportunity to explore their feelings, relationships, cultural diversity, conflict resolution strategies, how to manage peer influences and much more. Through a model of open dialogue, collaborative activities and drama the students learn to identify, manage and practice appropriate social behaviors.
The program supports a community ethic, which is based on communication, trust, respect and collaboration. Once children learn to problem solve they become confident in their ability to make good decisions for themselves. When children lack problem solving skills they may avoid doing anything to resolve issues. Such children may not recognize they even have choices. These children often react impulsively without thinking through their actions. When children learn to understand their own feelings and their place in relation to their family, peers and wider community they are able to become risk-takers who are likely to embrace learning as a life-long journey.
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