Question

communication, active listening, resilience, persistence, critical - thinking, research skills, problem - solving, organization, interpersonal skills, time management, tech proficiency
class activities that help build these skills (explain how):
mock trials:
presentations:
professional dress days:

Explanation:

1. Mock Trials: Require students to research case details (builds research skills), craft and deliver arguments (builds communication), listen closely to opposing points (active listening), adapt to counterarguments (resilience, problem-solving), analyze evidence (critical thinking), and collaborate with a team (interpersonal skills).
2. Presentations: Require organizing research and ideas (organization, research skills), speaking clearly to an audience (communication), managing preparation time (time management), using slides/tech tools (tech proficiency), and refining content based on feedback (resilience, critical thinking).
3. Professional Dress Days: Teach students to adapt to professional norms (interpersonal skills, professionalism tied to workplace readiness), and planning outfits in advance builds organization and time management. It also supports confidence that aids communication in formal settings.

Answer:

1. Mock Trials:

• Builds research skills (case research), communication (arguing positions), active listening (opposing arguments), critical thinking (evidence analysis), resilience (adapting to counters), problem-solving (crafting rebuttals), and interpersonal skills (team collaboration).

1. Presentations:

• Builds organization (structuring content), research skills (gathering supporting info), communication (public speaking), time management (preparing within deadlines), tech proficiency (using presentation tools), and resilience (incorporating feedback).

1. Professional Dress Days:

• Builds organization/time management (planning outfits), and interpersonal skills (learning professional etiquette that supports formal communication in workplace/academic settings).