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This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Fostering Soft Skills in the Classroom
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
Michael Gingrich
A basic review of why and How soft skills are important in the workplace
Time manangement is very important, in order to stay on task and complete required tasks assigned. In our industry of Food preparation and baking we rely heavily on time manangement. If tasks are not complete on time, our customers(students as well) suffer greatly.
I think I will do some more role playing in class to teach students what to expect in the workplace.
I learned the importance of collaboration with my team and packaging my language in a professional tone that is productive and thoughtful to meet the needs of all scholars in the learning space.
the module provides useful tips on what soft skills are (such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and emotional intelligence) and their importance in personal and professional contexts.
Based on the information I've gathered, soft skills courses typically focus on interpersonal and communication skills. These can include:
Effective communication: Expressing thoughts clearly, actively listening, and providing constructive feedback.
Teamwork: Collaborating with others, resolving conflicts, and building positive relationships.
Problem-solving: Identifying issues, analyzing options, and implementing solutions.
Time management: Prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and meeting deadlines.
Emotional intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions, empathizing with others, and building resilience.
I learned that the classroom needs to simulate the healthcare environment more so that the experience they have in class will develop their skill sets towards the culture they will be working with.
I just implemented the Time Mangement Plan for Studying in my three courses this term. I am still evaluating and revising the process. I review the student's plan during any Remediation sessions. So far it has been helpful for many students. There are some students who do not take it seriously. It is still a work in progress!
I think the skills were a great reminder of what we can do in the classroom and how to navigate those skill sets.
Great information to instill on nursing students. The Medical & Nursing World are constantly changing! We all need to be ready for, accept & promote these changes. I disscuss this almost every day in the Theory class, with New Clinical Studies patients can become involved in, new medications for diseases that did not exist before.
I am an RN with awesome experience working at a Level I Trauma Center, Research & Teaching Center, Burn Center, Certified Stroke Center, Magnet Hospital...
After joining ACC as a clinical instructor in SNF's, I am shocked & amazed at the poor care given to patients in those facilities. The requirements for these facilities to get their "Star" ratings are ridiculous. I see there NEEEDS to be a change in how SNF's treat their clients/patients, there needs to be a change in how these facilities are rated, there needs to be a change in the education level of CNA's that do all the hands on ADL's for these patients. In ratings...should be based on patient/client outcomes.
Comment on Kathy Burgos's post:
Communication tool is SBAR. Now used by hospitals as JCAHO requirement for "improve communication amongs caregivers".
I have had a problem with disrespectful students. I plan to take control of my classroom, display professional behavior. I will begin Management & Leadership with the Values & Charactersitics of Professional Nurses. Give Student Advisements for disrespectful behaviors.
I plan on giving my students more voice and choice in implimenting time management stratagies.
I like the idea of having students map out their weekly time allotments. I just spoke with students and they indicated they underestimated how much studying time was actually needed for this semester to be successful so I think taking a look at weekly time constraints would help them see where they need to budget time, where they need to cut back, etc. I also like the idea of adding soft skills to a rubric. As a former quality director, we did have soft skills on our skills competencies that nurses were "graded" on and these were a part of consideration when salary increases were being considered.
Communication is both verbal and non-verbal so making sure everything's aligned avoids confusion for others.