What is the Lesson of Life?

You learn from everybody.

I’ve always just wanted to learn everything, to understand anybody that I was around—why they thought what they did, why they did what they did, what worked for them, what didn’t work.

I have never been good at standardized tests. In fact, I’m horrible.

The problem is that in standardized tests, as opposed to general knowledge or understanding of a particular problem, you need to know what the specific question is looking for.

But I just don’t think that way. I over-think every question.

While many folks are great at test-taking, I’m sure many can also empathize with my experience–if not personally, from watching it play out in their kids.

And frankly, I’m not sure standardized tests are good for anyone.

As measure of knowledge and more, standardized tests don’t do what they are supposed to in assessing problem solving and critical thinking. Instead, they tend to measure a specific skill set–namely, the ability to perform well on these tests.

Let me take this a step further. Success in college, and in the work world goes far beyond mastering core knowledge.

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Thank you?….?Let’s face it, most folks who lose or leave their jobs do so because of interpersonal conflicts, poor?executive function skills, or problems with attitudes and behavior.

That is, they don’t embody the social and emotional skills needed to navigate or be a useful part of the organization.

Increasingly many educators are re-thinking the goals of?education .

And while it’s super important for our kids and young adults to be literate, and to maintain a sound foundation in knowledge of math, science, history, and literature, there’s much more to education than the accumulation of knowledge.

Though not mainstream, educators have realized that social-emotional learning is incredibly important.?

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones and little ones into none at all.

The difference between school and life??

?College provide us with a structured environment where we learn and then are tested on what we have learned.

Do you want to add a word or two?

It is important to note that tests are not always a bad thing.?

They can be valuable tools to help workers learn if designed ??and administered with a format, timing and content in mind and clear purpose to go forward to achieve something.

?Similarly, life’s tests can be seen as opportunities for growth and learning.

Take note, while schools give lessons followed by tests, life does the exact opposite. But both can be valuable sources of learning and growth if approached with the right mindset.?

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Self-awareness: The ability to recognize one’s attitudes, values and behavior and how they influence behavior.

This includes knowing one’s strengths, weaknesses, and is grounded in positive?self-esteem and?confidence .

Self-management : The ability to regulate one’s emotions and behaviors in different situations.

It also includes setting priorities,?time management , setting goals, self-motivation, impulse control and self-discipline.

Social awareness: The ability to be?empathic , appreciate the perspective of others, including people of different cultures.

It also includes ethical norms and having respect for others.

Relationship skills: The ability to develop positive relationships with others and groups, including using good communication skills,?co-operation , resisting?peer pressure , and engaging in teamwork.

Responsible?decision -making: The ability to make sound choices about personal and social behavior based on safety, ethical standards and social norms.

This also includes skills in reflection and appreciating consequences of behavior.

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