2. SOFT SKILLS
A sociological term relating to EQ
A cluster of personality traits, social graces, and
facility with language, personal habits, friendliness,
and optimism that mark people to varying degrees
They supplement hard skills, which are the
technical requirements of a job
“Soft skills are psychological skills, which insist
upon accepting the behaviour of others along with
their culture” (WHO)
3. SIGNIFICANCE OF SOFT SKILLS
They help
To handle interpersonal relations
To take appropriate decisions
To communicate effectively
To have good impression and impact to gain professional
development
To become an organized teacher
To avoid teacher burnout
To develop strategies to become an effective teacher
To motivate students
To know how to give good feedback for others
To positively deal with criticism
To keep discussions from turning into arguments
To resolve conflict
4. ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A
TEACHER
Communicative skills
Team work
Leadership skill
Time management skill
Event management skill
Decision making skill