This discussion of soft skills reminds me of some training in the past where we debated the best teaching approches. If you the instuctor can bring yourself to the level of the student you will be more effective. This does not mean you lose the ability to manage your class or resolve conflict. You have to find a level of empathy that works for you. I find it quite effective to look upon my students as though they are my children. I think most of the time they realize I am looking out for their best interests, the students that is.

One of the greatest challenges to to demonstrate classroom management using soft skills an anticipate how students of diversity will interpret these skills. It is important to orient faculty, new and experienced, to cultural diversity in the classroom and the avoidance of offending someone. This faculty oreintation can be in the form of a workshop or online training. Cultural diversity and classroom managment was not addressed during my orientation. I had to learn by trial and error. At times, I think I use too many soft skills.

The very first step in improving my EQ is to acknowledge the fact that I have something that I need to work on. I cannot be too proud to say that "I am good, and others are bad." One of my weaknesses is taking things personally, especially when it comes to dealing with my students. I often get misunderstood when I try to motivate them and push them to give their education their best. Teaching is my passion. I am elated when my students succeed, and I get frustrated when they don't. I know this sounds like a very good thing, and it is. The only thing is that, while my enthusiasm uplifts my students, I sometimes also allow myself to be affected by their frustrations. After taking this course, I can now work on handling my emotions better.

I am not particularly touchie feelie

most student have alot of personal issues going on alot of these student get motivation by just coming to class and doing the activities in class

have them to do activities in class so that they can motivated and awake to learn

I have found that some of my students are completely deficent in the area of soft skills. what is the most effective way to manage them, especially when they are violating rules.

As an instructor teaching technical (computer) skills to students there is a feeling that many workers in the IT field are the stereotypical nerdy introvert types, secluded in a server room and not expected to interact, this is not true at all! I try to convey to my students that companies are looking for those who are soft skill savvy, they want people who can interact well with others and can handle themselves given various circumstances.

I often find myself being to soft on my soft skills which sometimes results in a disruptive class. How do I manage both?

I find that different generations have different skill levels of EQ in different areas. Change for example, is dealt with differently across generations. How can you effectively manage that in a classroom?

Grading writing assignments can certainly be challenging. Do most instructors use a rubric when grading these assignments? What elements would you include on that rubric and what kind of weight would you give to each of those elements?

Managing your emotions is a very important skill for everyone's success. As an instructor, if I can't manage my emotions, I don't know how I can even attempt to assist students in managing their emotions; especially when I have allowed myself to drop down to their level. In order to become the most effective and inspiring instructor that I can be, I must at all times, manage my emotions dispite what the situation is and how disrespectful a student is acting. Until I am able to understand how to manage my own personal emotions, is when, and only when I will be able to assist students and others with their emotional issue.

I was surprised to learn in this course that a harvard study has shown that soft people skills far outweigh hard skills. I answered that question as 50%- 50%. I teach at a vocational college where hard skills play a larger role in teaching.I have no problem with the soft skills as I have been teaching for 15 yrs.still if i am not a expert in the hard skills ( cooking ) than the soft skills don't matter as much. Do others in vocational colleges agree?

Which of the ten(10)soft skills identified by the 1997 study do you consider to be the most important to your specific job?

What problems do you have in your workplace when trying to use the skill of emotional intelligence?

Positive attitude is key to the success of a work enviroment

It was a good course to participate in. I feel active learning is definitely a part of the class room learning process. I learn well from lecture. Not everybody does.

How do you help your students define their professional skills?

What are some ways you illustrate to your students the value of having effective communication skills?

What strategies are you using to help your students to see how they can become lifelong learners?