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CORE skills and concepts

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for lifelong self-directed learning

Academic mastery may be the goal, but learning how to learn is the process by which academic mastery can be achieved - with intention.

A focus on these core skills and concepts results in mastery of any academic topic, particularly when it is their interest guiding engagement.

SELF-AWARENESS AND MANAGEMENT

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Identify and Manage Emotions

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Identify and Manage Emotions

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Describe Feelings and their Impact

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Explain the Value and Use of Coping Strategies

Self-Efficacy and Improvement

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Identify values and personal strengths of the self


Describe benefits of support systems for the self


Describe impact and influence of others on the self

Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting

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Identify ways to improve goal-setting

Describe behaviors related to goal-setting

Reflect on progress of goal-setting approach

SOCIAL AWARENESS AND RELATIONSHIPS

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Empathy and Perspective

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Identify how people think and feel differently

Describe how actions impact others' perspectives

Explain how communication impacts perspective

Interpersonal Skills

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Know when and how to communicate effectively

Improve communication skills in groups

Conflict Resolution

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Identify conflicts in various situations

Describe strategies for resolving conflict

Practice de-escalation strategies and techniques

SOCIETAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY

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Responsibility (Rules/Consequences)

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Identify rules and consequences in various contexts

Explain various impacts of rules and consequences

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Community (Caring/Citizenship)

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Identify needs and solutions for communities

Explain ranges of impact by assisting communities

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