Sustainable development in school in the context of developing social skills - practical implications

Education for Sustainable Development is one of the most important areas of education both in Poland and all over the world. It is not only related to the development of pro-environmental attitudes towards nature, but also to shaping the competences of the future, needed for satisfying functioning in daily life with other people. Social competence deserves attention in this respect and is worth developing in young people from the earliest age - in kindergarten and school. In the contemporary world, where soft competences become important (including the ability to cooperate, work in a team, build healthy relationships or solve various types of problems), shaping and strengthening these competences are key tasks for contemporary teachers. This article points to some interview research results that show both possibilities of using activating methods for teachers in their everyday work with children and youth (so as to prepare them for later life stages) and limitations of using them from the teachers’ point of view.