The abilities they should not be defined as goals to be reached; but to the body of knowledge, values, aptitudes, capabilities Y competencies that allow certain activities to be carried out appropriately. Some of them are had since childhood and others can be developed through exercises that stimulate them. In children, strengthening them is essential, since they will be tools with which they can develop in the Laboral life.
The abilities developed in the classroom allow students to expand their ability to use knowledge; Apply skills and attitudes for carrying out simple and combined tasks; and perform optimally when facing a problem according to the context.
We understand that as a parent you are concerned about whether your son You have been learning enough during this period of online classes. The answer is that he has developed more techniques than knowledge, but that is better (by far), since, according to the World Economic Forum, in the near future, the best paid jobs will be those that require more skills, called soft.
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Skills most developed virtual classes are: knowledge and practical use of Information and communication technologies (ICTs), which in many cases were learned empirically. Regarding cognitive skills, the most used were flexibility and creativity. Troubleshooting was constantly tested; and learning to ask for help (in time) was fundamental for an adequate coexistence and fulfillment of tasks.
On the other hand, regarding the social skillschildren have developed teamwork, negotiation, persuasion, and even teaching others in some cases, due to the fact that children are under many changes and pressures.
As parents, it is up to us to support children so that they can independently carry out activities that develop their abilities, either through sport, art, or any hobby.
To better explain to your children what the abilities, we share this example with you: Imagine that you are trying to fly a kite and suddenly the string gets tangled in a tree, so you need to untangle it to continue playing. Then:
1) We observe how it is entangled (sensitivity to the problem);
2) You think of all the possibilities to unravel the thread (reasoning);
3) You look for the easiest way to untangle it (visualization and creativity); Y
4) You proceed to untangle it (Physical Precision Skill).
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That said, we invite you to continue encouraging the abstraction capacity and synthesis by means of diverse mnemonic tools that allow a learning conceptual, fun and durable. This can be done through simple but consistent exercises, which also give children discipline, order Y security, while developing skills, for example: making their bed every day, sharing their toys, talking after a movie to share their point of view, playing team sports, talking about their emotions or channel them through art, and so on.
The most important thing is that you can understand that under the current circumstances, your child needs to learn to survive, adapt and move forward despite the circumstances, this being learning determinant, and even more relevant, in his training as a professional for tomorrow.
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By: Lic. Adriana Gómez Salazar. founder of We are Strength.
Area of experience: Education in Values, Skills and Competences for life.
Networks: @Somos Fuerza Mx (facebook and instagram)
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