personal+and+social+competency

The capability involves students in a range of practices including recognising and regulating emotions, developing empathy for others and understanding relationships, establishing and building positive relationships, making responsible decisions, working effectively in teams, handling challenging situations constructively and developing leadership skills. The //Melbourne Declaration on the Educational Goals for Young Australians// (MCEETYA 2008) recognises that personal and social capability assists students to become successful learners, helping to improve their academic learning and enhancing their motivation to reach their full potential. Personal and social capability supports students in becoming creative and confident individuals with ‘a sense of self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity that enables them to manage their emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing’, with a sense of hope and ‘optimism about their lives and the future’. On a social level, it helps students to ‘form and maintain healthy relationships’ and prepares them ‘for their potential life roles as family, community and workforce members’ (MCEETYA, p. 9). Students with well-developed social and emotional skills find it easier to manage themselves, relate to others, develop resilience and a sense of self-worth, resolve conflict, engage in teamwork and feel positive about themselves and the world around them. The development of personal and social capability is a foundation for learning and for citizenship. This element involves students in identifying and describing the factors that influence their emotional responses. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students: • recognise emotions • recognise personal qualities and achievements • understand themselves as learners • develop reflective practice.
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This element involves students in effectively regulating, managing and monitoring their own emotional responses, and persisting in completing tasks and overcoming obstacles. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students: • express emotions appropriately • develop self-discipline and set goals • work independently and show initiative • become confident, resilient and adaptable.
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This element involves students recognising others’ feelings and knowing how and when to assist others. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students: • appreciate diverse perspectives • contribute to civil society • understand relationships.
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This element involves students in interacting effectively and respectfully with a range of adults and peers. In developing and acting with personal and social capability, students: • communicate effectively • work collaboratively • make decisions • negotiate and resolve conflict • develop leadership skills.
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Good article on research and explains the qualities good learners have Great strategies to use when teaching personal capabilities

An interesting article using food as a game to teach social skills []