Description
The Social Capital Student Plan created by Education Strategy Group is a spreadsheet designed to guide students in recognizing, reflecting on, and expanding their networks of supportive relationships. The spreadsheet functions as a living document, encouraging regular updates and self-reflection, such as at the beginning of each semester. It features sections for identifying current contacts, setting goals for network growth, and acknowledging the unique value each student brings to others. Each tab corresponds to a step in building social capital, offering space to capture activities, reflections, and future aspirations. The tool also highlights the reciprocal nature of social capital, reminding students that their contributions are valuable to others’ networks as well.
Its main goal is to help students understand the importance of social capital—the connections they have with friends, family, teachers, and trusted adults—and how these relationships can support their academic, personal, and career growth.