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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Instructing96
2.Science92
3.Speaking91
4.Critical Thinking89
Mathematics89
Reading Comprehension89
7.Active Learning82
8.Learning Strategies81
Writing81
10.Active Listening78
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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Skill Area Scores

Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
96
88
Instruct a new employee in the use of a time clockInstruct a coworker in how to operate a software programDemonstrate surgical procedure to interns in a teaching hospital
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
92
82
Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality"Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions"Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
91
77
Greet tourists and explain tourist attractionsInterview applicants to obtain personal and work historyArgue a legal case before the Supreme Court
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
89
83
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
89
82
Count the amount of change to be given to a customerCalculate the square footage of a new home under constructionDevelop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
89
85
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
82
81
Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunitiesDetermine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirementsIdentify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
81
80
Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworkerIdentify an alternative approach that might help trainees who are having difficultiesApply principles of educational psychology to develop new teaching methods
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
81
78
Take a telephone messageWrite a memo to staff outlining new directivesWrite a novel for publication
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
78
73
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement