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I usually prepare my project work thinking about what I have to teach and in which way I like that my pupils (6/7 years old) are able to trasfer what they learn in other contest.
My ILOs are only sometimes express using also the soft skills. I will try more in the next course, because I saw that this methode it's really more effective to "learn to use"and improve soft skills and make the lesson more interesting for the most children.

Having a teacher that explains the content of the course is very essential, but knowing how to act in difficult occasions could be more useful that just knowing the contents. That’s the reason why I think the best method to form students for their future is giving a general idea of the subject and let them explore it with their own ideas, but been there if they need some clarification, to avoid the possibility that they learn something wrong. This approach fosters the development of soft skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.

As a instructional designer, I've learned how to write ILOs but especially how to explains this to my co-workers. So it's important to me to start with the Bloom's taxonomy since it's easy to understand for most of teachers, I think.

I don't know if there's another instructional designer in this course however it may be intersting to have a point of view

I applied the following ILOs to my students:
Describe the main characteristics of the states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
Activity: Students observed and described samples of materials in each state, identifying distinctive properties such as shape, volume, and compressibility.
Explain the processes of transition between the states of matter (melting, solidification, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, and deposition).
Activity: Students conducted experiments to observe state changes, such as the transition of water from solid to liquid and then to gas, recording the temperatures at which these changes occurred.
Understand the importance of intermolecular forces in different states of matter.
Students discussed and modeled the forces of attraction between particles in solids, liquids, and gases, using diagrams and simulations.
Apply the kinetic molecular theory to explain the behavior of particles in different states of matter.
They used models and simulations to visualize the movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases, and explained how the kinetic energy of particles varies with temperature.
Analyze the effect of pressure and temperature on the changes of state of matter.
They performed experiments to observe how pressure and temperature affect the boiling and melting points of different substances, and discussed the results in groups. These experiments and research have strengthened the students' critical thinking and their ability to reproduce what they have learned in other contexts. Collaboration in groups was fundamental and highly appreciated.

Yes, I am familiar with the work on developing soft skills in teaching subject content. Moreover, I consider it a key aspect of modern education.
In short, this means that the teacher does not simply convey knowledge on his subject, but actively integrates into the learning process opportunities for developing students' skills such as:
Communication: the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in speech and writing, and to listen and understand others.
Critical Thinking: the ability to analyze information, evaluate arguments, and draw informed conclusions.
Problem Solving: the ability to identify problems, develop, and implement solutions.
Teamwork: the ability to collaborate effectively with others, share knowledge and resources, and resolve conflicts.
Creativity: the ability to generate new ideas and approaches.
Adaptability: the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and requirements.
Leadership: the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Emotional intelligence: understanding your own and others' emotions, the ability to manage them.
Why is this important?
Simply memorizing facts and formulas is no longer enough to succeed in the modern world. Employers increasingly value employees who possess soft skills that allow them to work effectively in a team, solve complex problems, and adapt to rapidly changing conditions.

I learned working with ILOs during my teacher training course and it has been a regural techique for designing courses since then. I habitually project modules starting for ILOs. This course has taught me to refine their formulation, especially as to the role of the context of performance and assessment.