Self Awareness
What is self awareness?
The ability to:
...accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior
...accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset."
The ability to:
...successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations
...effectively manage stress, control impulses, and motivate oneself.
...set and work toward personal and academic goals.
What is social awareness?
The ability to:
...take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
...understand social and ethical norms for behavior and to recognize family, school, and community resources and supports.
What are relationship skills?
The ability to:
...establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
...communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.
What is responsible decision making?
The ability to:
...make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms.
The realistic evaluation of consequences of various actions, and a consideration of the well-being of oneself and others.
What is one example of self awareness?
Identify emotions, have an accurate self perception, recognize strengths, self-confidence, and self-efficacy
What does it mean to recognize strengths for a child in your grade level?
K-1: Listen to others as they offer praise
2-3: Develop goals that support strengths and notice a relationship between their motivation and improvement in strengths
4-5:Recognize signs of frustration in self and set realistic expectations