Core Skills | Kennedy

~Nelson Mandela~

Written Communication

The learner will organize and express ideas clearly through written communication in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.

This means you will write your ideas clearly and affectively to the type of audience that will be reading it.

I will learn to write grammatically correct papers.
I will learn to organize my ideas in my papers to improve the delivery of my message.

Oral Communication

The learner will organize and express ideas clearly through oral communication in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.

This means you will be able to talk to the public in an organized manner.

I will learn to organize my ideas effectively.
I will learn to organize my speeches for when I talk to the public, so my speech sounds more professional.

Intercultural Competence

The learner will develop awareness, knowledge, and behaviors necessary for intercultural competence.

This means you will learn how different cultures can influence your life.

I will understand how culture impacts the way I should talk to people.
I will develop intercultural competence that will influence my personal choices.

Technology

The learner will choose and utilize appropriate technologies to access, organize, and analyze and communicate information.

This means you will learn to use the correct technology for the task that has been given to you.

Analysis and Interpretation

The learner will apply the basic principles of interpretation and analysis to synthesize information.

This means you will understand something and be able to make a conclusion.

Problem Solving

The learner will apply the basic principles of mathematics and/or scientific inquiry to identify, interpret and evaluate and solve problems.

This means you will use what you know to solve problems.

I will develop new strategies to solve problems faster.
I will learn to use what I already know to develop new ways to evaluate problems.