In the context of data-driven instruction, social competency assessment is crucial for fostering comprehensive student development. Teachers can learn a great deal about their students' social skills, interpersonal interactions, and emotional intelligence by collecting and analyzing data in a methodical manner. Instructors can determine their students' social competency strengths and areas for improvement by using a variety of assessment instruments, including surveys, observations, and behavior tracking systems. Teachers may customize treatments and support measures to each student's specific social-emotional needs thanks to this data-driven approach. Additionally, by continuously assessing social competency, teachers may track students' development over time, evaluate the success of their interventions, and make data-driven decisions to foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed academically and socially.
Resource: https://nces.ed.gov/pubs96/9618.pdf