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Learning is powerful when we learn with and from each other. Social Awareness & Relationship Skills are essential for forming and maintaining positive relationships so that peers, co-workers, and instructors can become learning partners and collaborators. When each individual sees how they can use their strengths to contribute to the success of a group, they can better engage in their learning environment.
Building social networks with access to new resources, termed social capital, is an important outcome of adult education, as learners gain the confidence and knowledge to interact with those beyond their social circles. Adults need to use complex social norms such as politeness and formality across social contexts. Peer relationships can be particularly important during transitions, for example the transition to college, especially for adults who have difficulty with relationships, including those with ADHD. Social Awareness & Relationship Skills are also critical in online environments for both successful networking and learning.
