Unit 12: Signature Assignment: You Tube Service Learning Video

Unit 12: Signature Assignment: You Tube Service Learning Video.

Target Audience. I would like to reinforce/teach social skills to primary grade students (K-3 grades).

Theoretical Framework. Collaborative Learning theory.

Learner Outcomes. Students will learn: To pick up on social cues while interacting with other students. Be able to listen and respond to others. Be able to reflect and provide feedback for interactions with others..

Student Skills. Social skills help students learn many different types of things: Sharing Listening Collaboration Patience Empathy Boundaries Responsibility Conflict resolution Team Player.

Social Skills. Students will learn about physical, cognitive-behavioral, adaptive and functional skills of the every-day social dynamic..

Benefits of Social Skills. Communication Problem-solve Friendships Cooperation Adaptability Respect boundaries Share Say no Ask for help.

Consequences of poor social skills. Awkward behavior Feeling like an outsider No friendships Not knowing how to properly interact Isolation.

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