They can give open-minded consideration to a diversity of opinions. Students can listen actively and construct an appropriate summary of another's message. They can give and receive constructive feedback. They participate effectively in group discussions and collaborative work situations, and they are able to deal with interpersonal conflicts. They can prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation.
Students can use research to solve problems.
They can formulate effective research questions, survey available resources, and search both print and electronic sources for relevant information and opinion. They can evaluate and interpret data usefully and apply their findings to their research goals. Students can set up the mathematical problems and perform the calculations required for effective practice in their fields of study. Students can use appropriate hardware and software to meet the technological needs of their professions, including maintaining and manipulating data files and creating professional documents using a standard word processing program. All students in Essential Career Skills are self-designed.