Social competence

One of the key competencies required for life-long learning. Together with civic competence it ensures an effective and constructive involvement in social and professional life, and active and democratic civic participation in the increasingly diverse societies.

Elements of knowledge in social competence:

Ensuring physical and mental health, a healthy lifestyle, awareness of codes of conduct, basic concepts relating to individuals, groups, work organizations, gender equality and non-discrimination, society and culture, understanding the multi-cultural and socio-economic dimensions of European societies.

Elements of skills in social competence:

Constructive communication, tolerance, empathy, capability of coping with stress and frustration, ability to distinguish between the personal and professional spheres.

Elements of attitude in social competence:

Collaboration, assertiveness and integrity, interest in socio-economic developments and intercultural communication, the ability to value diversity and respect others, being prepared both to overcome prejudices and to compromise.

 
References:

RECOMMENDATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning (2006/962/EC). Official Journal of the European Union, L 394/10

 
This article based on the following document: Community development methodological guide