How do you explicitly teach social skills? Give a few examples.

1. We can use vignettes to illustrate desirable and undesirable personality traits. 2. We can model the behaviours and than have students provide examples through role play. (Role play provides concrete examples for students). 3. We can have students practice their social skills during group work, and then give them feedback. Students won't become socially skilled after 1 or 2 activities, but with time, practice, and explicit instruction, these skills can be developed and refined.