Social Skills Of Students Research Articles

Implementation of Project-Based Learning Model to Improve Students' Collaboration Skills: Literature Review

Collaboration skills are one of the important skills in 21st-century learning, especially in supporting students to work together to achieve common goals. This article examines the effectiveness of project-based learning models (Project Based Learning or PjBL) in improving students' collaboration skills through a literature review of several relevant studies. This study is a literature review that collects theoretical references related to the problems found. The data in this study were obtained through a literature study, namely a way of collecting data or sources related to research topics from scientific articles searched through Google Scholar over the last 10 years sourced from Google Scholar. The data was analyzed using a descriptive analysis method, which describes facts followed by analysis, providing sufficient understanding and explanation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of PjBL not only improves collaboration but also encourages creativity and social skills of students. Challenges faced in the implementation of PjBL include the need for teacher training, time management, and management of group dynamics. However, the PjBL model has proven effective in creating an interactive learning process and supporting the achievement of academic and non-academic outcomes.

Trends in instructional technologies used in education of people with special needs due to intellectual disability and autism

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to analyse trends in articles on the use of instructional technologies in the education of individuals with special needs, specifically those with mental disabilities and autism. The research was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement, and the studies were analysed through content analysis. Between 2015 and 2023, 452 articles were retrieved from ScienceDirect, Web of Science, SpringerLink, ERIC, Google Scholar, SOBIAD, Taylor & Francis and SCOPUS databases on the use of instructional technologies in the education of students with intellectual disabilities or autism. The analysis included 128 articles that met the research criteria. The research indicates that publications on instructional technologies for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities were mostly published in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Among these technologies, technology‐supported learning and augmented reality were found to be the most preferred. These studies focused on the effects of instructional technologies on communication and social skills. They were mostly conducted on students aged 15–25. Publications for individuals diagnosed with autism were mostly published in 2022. These individuals have mostly preferred technology‐supported learning, virtual reality and robot‐assisted learning as instructional technologies. These studies focused on the effects of instructional technologies on communication and social skills in students aged 5–10.

Exploring Social Skills in Students of Diverse Cultural Identities in Primary Education

Social skills are crucial to the personal development and academic success of elementary school students. Through competencies such as empathy, conflict resolution, leadership, and self-esteem, students learn to interact effectively and adapt to diverse social situations. However, the manifestation of these skills can be conditioned by factors such as race, ethnicity, or religion of the students, as well as by the environment in which they live. Therefore, it is vitally important to actively promote these skills within the school environment to ensure healthy growth and a successful future in society. In this context, the research focuses on the analysis of the social skills of intercultural students in Andalusia. Specifically, we investigated whether the White race, Castilian ethnicity, and Christian religion have any influence on these skills. To meet this objective, a quasi-experimental design was used with a non-probabilistic purposive sampling that included a sample of N = 803 intercultural students aged 6 to 12 years from schools in all Andalusian provinces. The results indicate that students of predominantly White, Castilian ethnicity, and Christian religion exhibit greater social skills compared to those of Gypsy ethnicity, Islamic religion, or no religious affiliation. These findings underscore the significant influence that culture and social environment exert on the development of social skills, which are fundamental for facilitating integration and promoting peaceful coexistence among different cultural groups.

Effects of Game-Based Activities on Student's Social Skills and Attitudes toward Learning Science

This study evaluated the effectiveness of four game-based activities (GBAs) in teaching ecosystems to Grade 7 Biology students. Involving 69 students (34 control, 35 experimental), the quasi-experimental study used a mixed-methods approach. The researcher utilized a static-group comparison design for the quantitative phase and a thematic analysis for the qualitative phase. Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvements in the experimental group's social skills (p<0.05; Cohen’s d = 0.63) and conceptual understanding (p<0.05; Cohen’s d = 0.86). Descriptive statistical analysis also suggests that GBAs can foster positive attitudes toward using GBAs and learning. Qualitative data from journal entries and teacher-observer interviews highlighted enhanced communication, collaboration, confidence, and participation among students using GBAs. The study also recognized the interconnection between conceptual understanding, social skills, and attitude toward learning, not just as pedagogical tools but also as practical tools in improving students’ affective domain, creating a safe environment beneficial for the learning process in general.

SURVEI KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN PPKN DI KELAS TINGGI SDN 07 PETUKANGAN UTARA

During learning, there needs to be special attention to student social skills. The reason is that having social skills can have an influence on student activeness in learning. In this context, Civics learning is one of the lessons related to student social skills, because there are more aspects related to social, such as multicultural community relations. Based on that, the purpose of this research is to find out how much the level of student social skills in Civics learning. This research is a quantitative research with survey method. The subjects of this study were high class students who totaled 100 students. Sampling using simple random sampling technique. Data collection was carried out by filling out a questionnaire. The results showed a correlation between social skills and Civics learning. Proven by the results of the study which are categorized as "good" with an average score of 67%.

USE OF THE PROJECT BASED LEARNING METHOD IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS IN PRIMARY GRADES

The purpose of this article is to review the features of the application of the project based learning method in the teaching of young students, and to state that the implementation of this learning method in primary classes is realistic and appropriate. Project based learning develops the student's social skills. This learning method allows the child to develop qualities such as morality and communication, develops creative skills, inculcates the ability to do useful work for society, and adapts the future generation to modern life. However, trends in the process of organizing project activities of young students indicate the need to adjust the resulting experience. Students deeply understand the new information they have learned, try to think valuable thoughts, establish dialogue and at the same time gain new knowledge.

The psychotherapeutic use of dance as an educational tool to improve social skills in children with autism

ABSTRACT Educational tools based on the use of dance for professionals working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are scarce. The aim of this article is to highlight the benefits of dance therapy by presenting new research in the literature, and to describe the results of an intervention proposal that includes dance therapy in this field of education. The relevance of arts education as a strategy of attention to diversity in schools for the integrated development of academic and social skills is highlighted. The intervention proposal was designed with a programme of activities that included dance therapy and was implemented in children with autism. The aim was to determine whether it contributed to the development of their social skills. A descriptive qualitative methodology was used, with a purposive sampling of subjects affected by autism spectrum disorder attending the same educational centre. The results were collected in a field diary detailing the evolution of each subject in each module. Stufflebeam’s CIPP model was used to evaluate the results in terms of improvements in social skills. The results confirmed that dance therapy is an appropriate tool for the development of social skills in students with ASD.

Brushstrokes of Thoughts and Perceptions in Science Learning

According to J. Epstein’s (2022) Theory of Overlapping Spheres of Influence, three influential spheres are symbiotic and overlap: school, family, and community. Social networks and social capital are rendered through the implementation of cooperative, interactive partnerships among families, educators, and communities when they are centered on children's growth and development. Additionally, L. S. Vygotsky’s (1978) Theory of Cognitive Development asserts social interaction between learners is central to learners developing understanding, as concepts are first formed on the social level followed by the individual level. This qualitative research study examined the thoughts, perceptions, and acuities of students, parents, and teachers as they partnered during high school science inquiry investigations and their perceptions regarding social interactions and cognition. This qualitative phenomenological study examined the development of social skills in students and influencing factors in motivating students to take ownership of the learning. This study also examined the assimilation and accommodation of cognition in study participants’ perspectives as they engaged in scientific, experiential learning with implications for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) teaching and learning.

Which aspects of education are health protective? a life course examination of early education and adulthood cardiometabolic health in the 30-year study of early child care and Youth Development (SECCYD)

BackgroundPast research describes robust associations between education and health, yet findings have generally been limited to the examination of education as the number of years of education or educational attainment. Little is known about the specific features or processes underpinning education that are health protective. The objective of the current study was to address this gap by examining specific aspects of early education pertaining to student characteristics and experiences, as well as features of the classroom environment, in predicting cardiometabolic health in adulthood.MethodsSubjects were 1364 participants in the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development (SECCYD, 1991–2009) and recent SECCYD 30-year follow-up, the Study of Health in Early and Adult Life (SHINE, 2018–2022). Models examined individual education indicators (student social skills, student-teacher relationship quality, and classroom emotional and instructional quality in the period of elementary school and student academic performance between ages 54 months and 15 years) in relation to a composite of cardiometabolic risk in adulthood (ages 26–31), reflecting central adiposity, blood pressure, insulin resistance, inflammation, and dyslipidemia. Models were adjusted for key explanatory factors including socio-demographics, infant characteristics, parental socioeconomic status (SES), and child health status. Follow-up analyses were performed to test potential mediators of early education effects on adult health, including adult SES (educational attainment, household income) and health behaviors (diet quality, activity level, sleep duration, smoking).ResultsIn adjusted models, results showed greater student social skills, indexed by a mean of annual teacher ratings between kindergarten and 6th grade, predicted lower cardiometabolic risk in adulthood (β=-0.009, p <.05). In follow-up analyses, results showed the protective effect of student social skills on cardiometabolic risk may be mediated by adult income (β=-0.0014, p <.05) and diet quality (β=-0.0031, p <.05). Effects of the other early education indicators were non-significant (ps > 0.05).ConclusionsFindings point to the potential significance of early student social competence as a link to long-term health, possibly via the acquisition of resources needed for the maintenance of health, as well as through engagement in health behaviors supporting healthy eating. However, more research is needed to replicate these findings and to elaborate on the role of early student social competence and the pathways explaining its effects on cardiometabolic health in adulthood.

The disciplinary matrix of applied arts and artistic cultures

AbstractApplied arts and artistic cultures are taught in vocational high schools, in France, with the aim of developing civic and social skills in students, which are cross‐cutting or generic. To achieve this, this design education revolves around the creation and conception of artefacts. This article explores epistemological issues relating to the role and nature of design education in vocational high schools. Following Kuhn, it proposes a disciplinary matrix of the subject, characterized by objects, knowledge (declarative and procedural) and a set of tasks. These different components make it possible to present a curricular analysis grid of design education in vocational high schools over the past 30 years. This reveals a curriculum development correlated to the evolution of design as an involved social practice. Additionally, the integration of Mitcham's technological manifestations framework enriches this analysis, offering a more comprehensive perspective on the role of technology in design education. This approach indeed clarifies what needs to be taught, fosters the evolution of teaching methods and incorporates new elements such as sustainable development, the environment, collaboration and information technologies. These adjustments reflect changes in professional practices and contribute to civic education in the context of sustainability and ethical challenges. This article makes a significant contribution to debates on the epistemological basis for design education, in France and beyond.

Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Siswa Dengan Menggunakan Model Cooperative Script Kelas III SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto

This research was motivated by the low social skills of Class III students at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. This research aims to improve students' social skills by using a cooperative script model in Class III learning at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. Indicators of social skills are: ability to share, ability to help, ability to follow instructions, ability to express opinions, and ability to accept opinions. This type of research is classroom action research. The subjects of this research were 10 class III students at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. The cycle stages in research use planning, implementation, observation and reflection steps. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation techniques. Data analysis techniques use quantitative and qualitative. The research results show that the script cooperative learning model can improve students' social skills. This is shown from the results of observations obtained in cycle I from 10 students, it is known that the social skills of students who fall into the complete category reached 4 students (40%). The results from cycle I to cycle II showed an increase in the social skills of students in the complete category to 8 students (80%). Through the implementation of the cooperative script model, it can improve the social skills of class III students at Sd Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto

Developing student leader emotional and social communication skills

While improving ability to communicate effectively is a given for developing student leadership potential, there are very few systematic frameworks to guide communication skill improvement. Using a model of emotional and social skills derived from research in interpersonal and emotional/nonverbal communication, tools and strategies for both assessing possession of complex and sophisticated social/communication skills and their development are discussed. This well-researched model breaks down complex communication into well-defined skills that underlie the more abstract leadership competencies of emotional and social intelligences. It provides a foundation for enhancing the emotional and social skills of students that lead them to be more effective in positions of leadership, and in social interactions more generally. Specific strategies for communication skill development are suggested, as well as discussion of formal guides and resources to aid in student leadership development.

“Not Sure How to Approach Them the Right Way”: Nondisabled Students’ Perspectives on Friendship With Peers With I/DD

Friendships are personally valuable and developmentally important relationships for all people, yet friendships between students with and without intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) remain infrequent, even in inclusive settings. Extant research indicates that opportunity barriers may play a more prominent role in friendship development than the social skills of students with I/DD. Furthermore, friendships are reciprocal and mutual relationships involving two or more people. Thus, I situated this study within the social context for friendship rather than focusing only on the skills—and presumed deficits—of students with I/DD. As peers without disabilities are an integral part of that social context, I examined nondisabled students’ perspectives on friendship via four focus group interviews with 44 first to eleventh graders. Thematic findings indicated that students with I/DD were not viewed as potential friends and that students with and without I/DD had few opportunities to interact authentically.

Benefit of Incorporating Technology in Special Education

The objective of this study is the application of technology in the process of learning by students with special needs. The author argued that the integration of information technology and various technological device help in enhancing learning outcome and social skills of students with disabilities., whether in the educational process or in socialization. The research methods used are of the combined type: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative methods are part of the empirical research that involves parents, support teachers, school management, and representatives of associations of persons with disabilities. On the other hand, the qualitative method was employed to the focus group with 6 participants, with disabilities and a support teacher, where the discussion was assisted by the support teacher.

The Impact of Art Therapy on Shyness and Social Skills in Students

Objective: The school, as a formal education system, plays a decisive role in the socialization of children. The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of art therapy on shyness and social skills among male students in the city of Khormooj. Methods and Materials: This applied research, in terms of purpose, utilized an experimental design employing a pre-test post-test with a control group. The research population included all male students of Khormooj city in the academic year 2022-2023, from which 30 students were randomly selected and assigned to two groups: experimental (15 students) and control (15 students). The experimental group received an art therapy training program over eight sessions, while the control group was on a waitlist. The research instruments were the Gresham and Elliott (1990) Social Skills Questionnaire and the Samooei (2003) Shyness Questionnaire. The data from the pre-test and post-test stages were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance and SPSS software version 22. Findings: The results showed that art therapy significantly affects the shyness of students in Khormooj; it also significantly affects their social skills. All research findings were significant at the α=0.05 level. Conclusion: Students with communication problems experience numerous interpersonal issues while interacting with peers in the school environment and during play, leading to the emergence of negative behaviors such as shyness; therefore, it can be concluded from the research findings that art therapy is effective in improving social skills and reducing shyness in students.

Psihometrijsko proučavanje merne skale za nastavu socijalnih veština učenika sa posebnim obrazovnim potrebama

Introduction. Teaching social skills to students with special educational needs is essential for their personal development and integration into society. Objectives. The purpose of this study was to validate a measurement instrument for the elements involved in teaching and learning social skills in students with special educational needs. Methods. Two studies were conducted to accomplish this objective. We first performed exploratory research on half of the sample consisting of 166 Greek teachers working in primary and secondary special and general education schools in the Western Macedonia region. Then, we conducted a confirmatory study on a sample of 185 Greek teachers who were also working in primary and secondary special and general education schools in the same region. All education professionals work with students with mild special educational needs. The instrument used was an "ad hoc" questionnaire consisting of 17 items of a 5-point Likert scale, to which different analyses were applied to verify its validity and reliability. Results. An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) showed a total of 3 factors corresponding to the "Preparedness of Teachers in Teaching Social Skills", the "Elements of Influence on Teachers' Suitability in Teaching Social Skills", and the "Elements that play an important role in Teaching Social Skills". Subsequently, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was carried out, through which the results derived from the AFE were ratified. Conclusion. The findings reveal an instrument that is adequate in validity and reliability, in accordance with the literature, demonstrating that the model is consistent and coherent with the initial theoretical assumptions.

Optimizando el desarrollo social: estrategias escolares para estudiantes con trastorno del espectro autista

This essay delves into the complex issue of addressing social skills difficulties in students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the school context. Exploring perspectives from various experts in the field, it underscores the imperative need to recognize the intrinsic diversity within the autistic spectrum, emphasizing the importance of intervention strategies tailored to the individual needs of each student. The essay delves into approaches such as dialectical behavioral therapy and collaborative problem-solving, highlighting their potential to enhance social skills in students with ASD. Despite advancements, it highlights the persistent challenges in identifying effective strategies, especially in the school environment. The central theme that emerges is the individualization of interventions, emphasizing the precise adaptation of strategies to the unique characteristics of each student. Inclusive education is presented as a key strategy, supported by research, while the importance of collaborative strategies and the decisive role of education professionals are thoroughly explored. This essay deepens the need to address this issue comprehensively and adaptively, fostering continuous collaboration among professionals, families, and educators. Ultimately, it aims to progress towards more inclusive and effective educational environments for all students on the autism spectrum.

Factors influencing the development of future social workers’ soft skills

The article is devoted to the study of the impact on the development of future social workers’ social skills (soft skills). It is emphasized that today in the Ukrainian society, as a result of geopolitical, economic, demographic changes, as well as the state of war in the country, the level of expectations regarding creative solutions to various social problems by social workers and fast, clear and high-quality provision of social services has significantly increased. Citizens need prompt social support and trustful communicative interaction in social groups. The study used these research methods: analysis and generalisation of normative, psychological, pedagogical and sociological sources alongside educational and scientific programmes of Ukrainian higher education institutions on the investigated problem, including questionnaires intended for future social workers. The article identifies groups of soft skills that are considered by Ukrainian and foreign scholars, as well as by students themselves, as the most relevant for successful social work. We understand soft skills as the skills, abilities and characteristics that allow you to be competitive and successful in your professional activity. The essence of the factors influencing the development of social skills in students in higher education institutions is determined. The factors influencing the development of social skills of a future social worker are understood as the factors of objective and subjective nature belonging to the external and internal environment within which a student exists during curricular and extracurricular activities in a higher education institution; the ones which give impetus to the acquisition or improvement of certain soft skills in order to achieve a productive result in social activities. The external (global challenges and crises in the political, economic, technological, social, value-related, and educational spheres of society's functioning) and internal (ethical and moral life values, mental and motivational orientations, internal readiness for future social activities, social orientation to work with people, individual and personal development, intellectuality, level of professional competence, available experience of social work) factors of soft skills development in future social workers are substantiated and characterised. In the course of summarising the results of the analysis of the studied issues, it was concluded that it is necessary to take into account a set of factors of influence during the educational process in a higher education institution, since different factors actualise the development of different soft skills in students.

Enhancing Learning Outcomes Rhythmic Gymnastics Learning Model Through Teams Games Tournaments

Physical education, sports, and health are a part of general education that focuses on physical activities as a means of learning. Physical education subjects include games, sports, gymnastics, rhythmic, water activities, and out-of-school education. The purpose to be achieved in this study is to improve the spirit and skills of learners in learning Rhythmic Gymnastics. The method used is Class Action Research or often referred to as action research, where this research will be carried out through several cycles in the hope that there will be an increase in the results to be achieved. The analysis technique used is the percentage to analyze and assessment of the subject of the developer in assessing the level of feasibility, quality and acceptability of the product to the product development. The results showed that the Teams Games Tournaments model can improve students learning outcomes effectively and efficiently, increase students motivation and participation in learning, and improve students social skills. Conclusion Teams Games Tournaments model in learning rhythmic gymnastics, thereby improving learning outcomes and student motivation and teacher skills in managing learning.

The Influence Model Contextual Teaching and Learning Component Community on Social Skills of Elementary School Students

Social skills abilities in society are very necessary to prepare good and educated citizens. Social skills need to be developed in learning through models, methods, approaches or learning techniques, especially in social studies learning. To determine the influence of the Community Component Contextual Teaching and Learning model in efforts to improve social skills abilities, as well as determine the increase in the final score of students' social skills abilities, the researchers used a quasi experiment (quasi experiment). The subjects in this study consisted of 48 fifth grade elementary school students. The results of data analysis show that the influence of the CTL model on students' social skills is 49.6%. The results of the n-gain t test obtained a sig value of 0.000, so H0 rejected so it can be concluded that the increase in social skills abilities of students who receive CTL model learning is better than students who receive conventional learning.&#x0D; Keywords: Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Model, Learning Community, Student Social Skills