Good with People: Scaffolding the Interpersonal Skills of Novice IDs

• In Event: D&D- Next Generation Instructional Designer Preparation (v)

Short Description

Variants of the phrase, “good interpersonal skills,” typically top the list of desirable competencies in IDT job ads. These soft skills are a critical component of professional practice, but are a challenge to address in preparation programs. Practicing IDs often claim that their interpersonal skills are “intuitive” or “come naturally,” leaving preparation programs to lament that such skills are easier "caught" than "taught." This presentation will provide details and research on the range of strategies being used in preparation programs and organizational ID departments to teach interpersonal skills to novice instructional designers.

Authors

• Presenter: Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech

• Presenter: Miriam B Larson, UTK