Being a good listener is important for the understanding of student and co workers.Listening is an important tool to develop a good report with students and other staff members. It is good to be receptive toward others feelings when they express themselves. Helping others is a motivational tool in the school, because it increases the effort and morale for others in workplace.

I have always taken pride in my ability to recognize my own emotions and those of others. Whether interacting with my students, or others outside the classroom. I try to be perceptive to not only to my own thoughts, feelings and language, but that of others as well and try to avoid conflict and manage the interaction so as to have a positive resolution for all parties involved.

Students do prentations in front of the class,that helps to develop their communication skills.

I really like this subject on this course, as I think a positive attitude really plays a huge role in our everyday lifes. I like to speak in class about how important a Positive Attitude is essential especially in the workplace. A student can be the very best at homework, test taking, etc. but if they have a bad attitude it will not matter.

If I find myself displaying a lot of soft skills in my classroom, will that in time, affect my audience (i.e. students) into becoming to personal with me in subjects other than lessons at hand?

Great learning module! I have always believe throughout my career and now transforming into a instructor, I feel that being a person who understands empathy can really produce a great role model to others who are trying to learn a specific skill or lesson. I have been taught that if you put yourself into someone else's shoes you can really understand their thought process and at least understand on where they are coming from. I have found much success in using that technique in my teachings but it came as a natural occurance for myself. Thank you for enlighting me on the category of what empathy falls under.

I find that a great mjority of the students I teach have very little soft skills , if any. I try to instill soft skills in them. They seem angry or some one owes them. I cannot grasp the way the Y generation looks at the world. Any suggestions on how to go about making a change for these students?

I, as a Computer Science Instructor, always try to start out with why the students are in a Computer Science Class. I have to take a book designed for the IT Industry, and explain to a class of Respiratory Therapist why they need it. I am constantly explaining how they can be more productive on a Computer, How, when requesting support how "It's Broke" does nothing in helping them, and giving them some background in why computers work the way it does. I do like the Computer Litercy section of this course, giving me some things to think about.

I tend to believe that the more achievements and success we have in life, the higher our EQ becomes? Largely due to our self-esteem and confidence in ourself because we are inherently socially conscious? This is why I also find that physical fitness can also lend an edge because it drastically effects our self-image, and the more healthy your self image, the higher you EQ... Any thoughts?

As I carefully read the text I couldn't help to realize how much I need to improve in my own work place behavior.

In my employment experiences the best leaders have been those who possess knowledge of the job and the industry as well as a keen sense of dealing with people. Those leaders that are more concerned with numbers and the bottom line than the emotionla well being of their workforce find themselves tryingto manage at team that is difficult to cultivate and train.

One of the most important soft skills is creative thinking. Does anyone know of how to improve skills as a creator? I am a people person but have difficulty when it comes to innovating new ideas sometime. Thanks!

Although both are highly relevant in education, education for healthcare should require much greater relevance. When dealing with patients, soft skills are what comforts them and provides them with confidence that they are getting quality, compassionate care. On the other hand, soft skills alone are useless if the technical, hard skill set is not sufficient. What are your thoughts?

I found it almost ironic that I am takint this course today. I am a very positive person. I was teaching my class earlier this week and found the class getting louder and louder. I brought it to thier attention many times, I emphasised how many of them had low scores and were trying to grasp the subject. When I had finished for only a few seconds the room went to full outside voice again. I found myself all of a sudden to be the loudest voice in the room, Startling the class. Although I got the desired result, I for a moment felt out of control. This lesson reminded me that as much as we try, we must focus inwardly at all times

Team work would work better if everyone would do it

Effective communication is very important to accomplish exellent education.I use to tell the students how important is to develop their communications skills to get progess.

When assessing a writing assignment, how much constructive criticism is too much? You don't want to break the students confidence by being too harsh, yet you need the message to get through. What are your best practices?

I have been using this practice for quite sometime now and i find that by keeping everything in the classroom professional gives my students the sense of importance. While on the flip side encouraging them to have fun while they are cooking their food. Showing enthusiasm and praise for their efforts, especially when they follow your lead and cook delicious tasting food really makes you and the student feel good about themselves. I feel that by keeping your emotions in check goes a lot longer and you will receive more respect, but sometimes i feel that you have to show the opposite to let your students know that this type of behavior is not tolerated in the kitchen, IMO.

I find that by setting the bar on day one sets the tone and behavior in the classroom. I find that by going over in detail the class outline and objective is one of the keys to a successful term. I teach the advanced culinary arts where my students only have one more class before completing the program. I stress the importance of being prepared and those who show lack of preparness are the ones who suffers in production. Another tool i use is what we call a production schedule where the student will have to analyze the cooking procedures and methodology for each of their required dishes to make that day. Students who have both will succeed, the others without will have many obstacles ahead of them.

I find it is best to incorporate both soft and hard skills while teaching a software course.