ABSTRACT
All facets of life have been impacted by contemporary global developments, a persistent pandemic, rapid technology advancement, and digitalization – the same goes for the educational system at all levels. The entire population has become socially isolated, which impedes the development of their social abilities that are a crucial cornerstone for success in life. The study's objective is to ascertain how primary school teachers feel about the significance of helping children to improve their social skills. The results of this research imply that younger teachers value the importance of developing students' social competencies more than older ones. Younger teachers also believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the development of students' social competencies. Teachers who have younger students are more likely to assess the importance of developing students' social competencies. Research can contribute to further reflection on the importance of developing students' social competencies, as they are often crucial for the success of students and adults in society and the community. © 2022, Pedagoska Obzorja d.o.o. All rights reserved.