2. Learning objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the student should
be able to:
define social literacy
1.
describe social skill
2.
3.
4. Introduction
Social literacy concerns itself with
the development of social skills,
knowledge and positive human
values that enable human beings to
act positively and responsibly in
range of complex social settings.
5. It is the knowledge of how to
behave and treat other people in a
way that is morally upright just, and
equitable, with a view of promoting
positive and productive relation that
are free from unfair prejudices, hate,
and discrimination.
6. These three descriptions will be explained
below.
By morally upright, we refer to thoughts,
speech, actions, and motivation, that adhere to
a standard of right and wrong. On the other
hand,
Just refer to speech, actions, and behaviours
that are in-line with a fixed standard justice-a
system that promotes and rewards good and at
the same time punishes wrongdoing.
7. Equitable are the speech, actions,
behaviours, and decisions that treat
others fairly, regardless of
background or circumstances.
8. Peers and schools play a formative role on the
social skills development of children. These
social skills are often expressed as consisting of
three inter-related components: social
perception, social cognition and social
performance. (Arthur, Davison, & Stow, 2000).
Increasing emphasis has been placed on the last
component, particularly in terms of outcomes.
9. Social skill is defined in literature
as 'the ability to interact with others
in a given social context in specific
ways that are socially acceptable or
valued and at the same time
personally beneficial mutually
beneficial, or primarily beneficial to
others.
10. There are several types of social skills
that must be mastered for a child to be
socially adept. These range from the
ability to initiate, maintain, and end a
conversation to reading social signals to
more complex skills such as solving
problems and resolving conflict (Lawson,
2003).
11. Summary:
Social literacy is the development of social skills,
knowledge, and positive human values that enable individuals
to act responsibly in complex social settings. It involves
morally upright, just, and equitable behavior, promoting
positive and productive relationships free from unfair
prejudices, hate, and discrimination. Social skills are
influenced by peers and schools, consisting of social
perception, social cognition, and social performance.
Mastering social skills includes initiating, maintaining, and
ending conversations, reading social signals, and solving
problems and resolving conflicts. Increasing emphasis is
placed on outcomes in social skills development.
