Core Competencies
"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 competencies in each individual child. Mindset plays a fundamental role in development. Therefore, the so-called growth mindset is systematically and strategically nurtured and developed at SOT. Individuality is always cultivated, even celebrated and developed. Independently of one's particular character, these 12 core competencies provide the basis for a strong personality and shape important values for life.
Curiosity.
Inborn in every child, yet too often unlearned. SOT promotes the ability to ask questions and encourages exploration of how the world works.
Creativity.
The courage to be different, to act differently, to create. SOT encourages children to pursue new ways, new ideas and to apply them in practice.
Analytical Thinking.
Critical questioning, interconnected thinking and clear argumentation. SOT teaches to sort-through and analyze information, and form ideas and reasoned arguments.
Self-Responsibility.
Personal responsibility is the basis for a self-determined, free and independent life. SOT promotes personal responsibility from a very young age.
Cooperation.
Teamwork and the ability to work well with others are essential components for success - regardless of the field. SOT sees cooperation as a form of collaboration as well as leadership.
Empathy.
It is the basis for respect, tolerance, solidarity and a social life. SOT promotes awareness towards others, as well as applied empathy and compassion.
Social Skills.
A true art and the basis for a life in any community. SOT promotes and helps the development of social competence without forfeiting one's own individuality.
Communication.
Talking is not the same as communicating. SOT promotes the ability to express thoughts as well as oneself clearly and purposefully via a variety of media and methods.
Leadership.
Leadership is both the ability to motivate, inspire and move those around us, as well as the ability to lead oneself. An essential foundation for life.
Self-Efficacy.
It's the confidence and awareness that we can find a solution ourselves. SOT trains self-efficacy, which in turn forms the basis for a solution-oriented life.
Resilience.
Children are resilient by nature. Our job is to nurture and reinforce it, making sure not to destroy it. Resilience is a true treasure for life.
Self-Awareness.
Know thyself! We will only achieve what we believe we can achieve. This is why SOT promotes self-awareness, in every area of life.