Humanity

Social Intelligence

Being aware of the motives and feelings of other people and oneself.

Why does social intelligence matter?

Social intelligence is about being able to notice and understand the emotions of both yourself and others. People with social intelligence know what to do to fit in different social situations and they can put others at ease. With social intelligence you can build respect, trust and deepen relationships.

What does social intelligence look like?

Students with social intelligence might:

• notice when a classmate is feeling down;
• be a leader in a collaborative activity;
• listen to their friends if they have a setback;
• help people confront a challenge.

Teachers with social intelligence might:

• know how their emotions impact on their classroom climate;
• support their colleagues;
• get to know parents and make them feel valued in the learning process;
• make students feel valued and listened to.

Kindness

Doing good deeds for others and taking care of them.

Why does kindness matter?

With kindness you are enthusiastic to do favours for others. Kindness is about generosity, care and compassion. You’ re generous to others for their sake and don’t expect any personal benefit. Kindness is a strength that builds community, connection and well-being.

What does kindness look like?

Students with kindness might:

• help a classmate that is finding a task to be difficult;
• share their notes or ideas;
• enjoy participating in community service projects;
• coach a sporting team or become a peer mentor.

Teachers with kindness might:

• share resources and knowledge with their colleagues;
• contribute to an extra curricular activity or a community service project;
• take extra time to teach and tutor students;
• talk through a problem with a colleague or student.

Kindness

Doing good deeds for others and taking care of them.

Why does kindness matter?

With kindness you are enthusiastic to do favours for others. Kindness is about generosity, care and compassion. You’ re generous to others for their sake and don’t expect any personal benefit. Kindness is a strength that builds community, connection and well-being.

What does kindness look like?

Students with kindness might:

• help a classmate that is finding a task to be difficult;
• share their notes or ideas;
• enjoy participating in community service projects;
• coach a sporting team or become a peer mentor.

Teachers with kindness might:

• share resources and knowledge with their colleagues;
• contribute to an extra curricular activity or a community service project;
• take extra time to teach and tutor students;
• talk through a problem with a colleague or student.

Love

Valuing close relations with others.

Why does love matter?

When love is a strength, you value being close to people and have the capacity to cultivate strong relationships where caring and sharing is reciprocated. Whether it be family members, colleagues or friends, you value and prioritise the close relationships you have in your life. The capacity to develop strong and supportive relationships is vital for our overall well-being and resilience. Research shows that, in the end, it is relationships that matter most in creating a flourishing life. 

What does love look like?

Students with love might:

• have a close group of friends that they spend a lot of time with;
• develop close relationships with a teacher or mentor;
• enjoy spending time with family.

Teachers with love might:

• form strong relationships;
• create a caring and supportive classroom environment;
• take extra time to teach and tutor students;
• be interested in others.