"We cannot teach a person anything, we can only help them discover it within themselves."
- Galileo Galilei
What are SOT's 12 core competencies?
Our method promotes and strengthens the following core skills in each individual child. Mindset plays a fundamental role in development. This is why the so-called growth mindset is systematically and intentionally promoted and developed at SOT. Individuality is maintained and even further developed. These 12 core competencies form the basis for a strong personality and - if nurtured - remain sustainable values throughout life.
Curiosity.
Inborn in every child, yet too often forgotten. SOT fosters the ability to ask questions and encourages children to explore how the world works.
Creativity.
Courage to be different, to act differently. The SOT encourages children to explore new paths, develop ideas and put them into practice.
Analytical Thinking.
Critical questioning, networked thinking and clear argumentation. The SOT teaches you to analyze information and ideas and form well-founded arguments.
Self-Responsibility.
Personal responsibility is the foundation for a self-determined, free and independent life. SOT promotes personal responsibility from a very young age.
Cooperation.
Teamwork and the ability to work in a team are essential for success - regardless of the area. SOT understands cooperation as both collaboration and leadership.
Empathy.
It is the foundation of respect, tolerance, solidarity and social living. SOT promotes awareness of others, as well as applied empathy and compassion.
Social Skills.
A true art and the foundation for life in any community. SOT promotes and helps the development of social competence without compromising one's individuality.
Communication.
Talking is not the same as communicating. SOT promotes the ability to express thoughts and oneself clearly and purposefully through a variety of media and methods.
Leadership.
Leadership is both the ability to motivate, inspire and move our fellow human beings as well as the ability to guide ourselves. A foundation for life.
Core competencies
Self-Efficacy.
The conviction and awareness that you can find a solution on your own. SOT trains self-efficacy, which forms the foundation for a solution-oriented life.
Resilience.
Children are resilient by nature. Our job is to nurture and reinforce this resilience, ensuring it is not diminished. Resilience is a true treasure for life.
Self-Awareness.
Know thyself! We can only achieve what we believe we can achieve. This is why SOT promotes self-awareness in every area of life.