Social Emotional Competencies: Advanced Gr. 9-12

SELF-AWARENESS: PERSONAL QUALITIES AND/OR TRAITS

SELF-MANAGEMENT

SOCIAL AWARENESS

RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

DECISION MAKING

Recognizes the importance of having healthy self-esteem

Describes and demonstrates ways to boost one's own self-esteem

Describes event or thought process that causes an emotion

Distinguishes own feelings versus expressing/accepting what others "expect" them to feel

Understands the effects of self-talk on emotions and impulse control

Describes how the examination of an event and/or belief from a different perspective may alter one's feelings/reaction

Uses self-reflection to assess feelings and perception of an event

Acknowledges emotions and determines the appropriate time and place to process them

Sets priorities to build on strengths and on identifying areas for improvement

Recognizes personal learning style/intelligence and finds ways to employ those styles

Evaluates how developing interests and filling useful roles support school and life success

Demonstrates self-control

Evaluates the role attitude plays in success and motivation

Uses strategies for coping with and overcoming feelings of rejection, social isolation, and other forms of stress

Demonstrates an ability to change one's perception of a situation and make adjustments to understand it in a different way

Incorporates self-management skills on a daily basis and demonstrates effective emotional management

In increasingly complex social situations, identifies verbal, physical, and situational cues that indicate how others may feel

Produces an appropriate response to feelings and perspectives of others

Uses conventional skills to understand the perspective of others

Accepts differing opinions

Demonstrates ways to express empathy for others

Demonstrates ability to differentiate facts from feelings and from opinions

Thinks critically about positive & negative effects of peer pressure

Describes situations where the use of technology is appropriate and when it may not be appropriate

Uses appropriate topics of conversation dependent on the social situation and conversational partner

Indicates change of subject in conversation

Uses repair strategies: repeat, rephrase, demonstrate, or change communication methods, slower pace, ask a question if the conversation breaks down

Evaluates how norms and values have an effect on personal interactions

Collaborates with peers, adults, and others in the community to move group efforts forward

Offers and accepts constructive feedback

Maintains an objective non-judgmental tone/position during disagreements

Uses assertive communication to get needs met

Empowers, encourages, and affirms self and others through interactions

Understands the value of mentors (including mentors who are deaf and hard of hearing)

Establishes and maintains healthy relationships

Evaluates how external influences (e.g. media, peers, cultural norms) effect decision making

Considers ethical, safety, and societal factors when making decisions

Applies decision making skills to foster responsible social and work relations and to make healthy lifelong choices