Which of the following are NOT skills to consider that would prepare learners more holistically and might assist teachers in the

implementation of the curriculum?

O a.Social management: ability to discriminate and filter information for importance, and to understand how to maximise social
functioning using a variety of tools and techniques.
O b. Design mindset: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes for desired outcomes.
C.New media literacy: ability to critically assess and develop content that uses new media forms, and to leverage these media
for persuasive communication.
dVirtual collaboration: ability to work productively, drive engagement, and demonstrate presence as a member of a virtual
team.

1 answer

All of the options provided (a, b, c, and d) reflect skills that could potentially prepare learners more holistically and assist teachers in the implementation of the curriculum. However, if we are looking for the option that is not a skill related to holistic learner preparation and curriculum implementation, we might consider the following analysis:

  • a. Social management: This skill relates to understanding social dynamics and effective communication, which is important in both learning and teaching contexts.

  • b. Design mindset: This refers to the ability to create and structure tasks for effective learning, which is a critical skill for educators.

  • c. New media literacy: This involves assessing and creating content using new technologies, which is increasingly relevant in today's digital learning environments.

  • d. Virtual collaboration: This skill addresses working as part of a team in digital spaces, which is highly relevant in modern education.

Since all options presented are indeed valuable skills in preparing learners and assisting educators, it's difficult to select one that is categorically "not a skill." However, “social management” could be interpreted more broadly as a soft skill rather than a direct curricular implementation aid compared to the more specific skills like design mindset, new media literacy, and virtual collaboration—all of which have clear connections to educational practices and curriculum implementation.

Thus, if you need to choose one that might be least aligned with curriculum implementation, it would be option a (Social management), though ideally all are relevant in various contexts.