CAS 310 NOTES

o Social smarts (social skills, social awareness) What is communication? - Communication is transferring or sharing information from one person/place to another - Can be verbal, nonverbal, or written Social Skills in SEL - Relationship/social skills is one of the most complicated components of Emotional Intelligence - Having proper social skills are necessary to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and due to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups - This includes the capacities to communicate clearly o Listen actively o Cooperate o Work collaboratively to problem solve and negotiate conflict constructively o Navigate settings with differing social Social Skills in Development of Children - The development of social skills typically occurs through the child’s natural development and early social interactions - From birth, children are observing and responding to social interactions around them - When children enter school, they begin learning more about relationships through observation and interaction Children’s Entry into Peer Groups - Study conducted by Pullatz and Gottman was designed to gain information on the behavior of “popular and unpopular” 2 nd and 3 rd grade school children when interacting with other children - Language is a little harsh – this is an older study. - Total of 60 children studied, 20 dyads were formed (10 “popular” pairs and 10 “unpopular” pairs) - Study: dyads would play a word game and a third child would be introduced. The children in the dyad did not know the third child was being brought in. the third child was told the rules of the game, but not told they needed to try to play when they went into the room - Bids for entry codes: o Information bid – gives simple information o Me bid - refers to themselves o Demand bid – statement that demands a response o Agreement bid – expresses agreement with group member o Feelings bid – expresses feelings/opinion/wants o Disagreement bid – d - Group response codes: o Accept o Reject o Ignore