Livskunskap
En inre kompass i skolan
Life skillsSocial skillsEmotional intelligenceSelf-awarenessEmpathyLivskunskapSocial kompetensEmotionell intelligensSjälvkännedomEmpati
Through qualitative interviews with five teachers from three schools, two public schools within the same school management and a Waldorf school, the purpose of this study is to find out teachers' views on the phenomenon of life skills in the lower classes in school. What is the subject, how do teachers work with life skills, and should it be seen as a separate subject or integrated in all school subjects?The results show that the definition of life skills is a term with many interpretations. Two concepts that can be seen as the common denominators in the educators' views on the subject, however is, social and emotional skills. This is something that educators believe develop self-awareness and empathy in children and sees that as important as learning other subjects. However, different educators' perceptions of the life skills should be a subject or not. The methods that teachers mainly work with is SET, social and emotional training. Various calls, role-playing games, values clarification and EQ-bears are also essential elements. The teacher is seen as a great role model and her attitude is an important part in the work.