(a) generic skills; (b) application skills; and (c) soft skills or life skills.
Five Goals of Higher Education
. Firstly, contribution to national development
Aakriti, Association with NGOs Secondly, fostering global competencies among students
flexible; _ be able and willing to contribute to innovation and be creative; _ be able to cope with uncertainties; _ be interested in and prepared for life-long learning; _ be inclined to acquire social sensitivity and communication skills; _ be able to work in teams; _ be willing to take on responsibilities; _ become entrepreneurial; be prepared for internalization of the labour market realities through an understanding of various cultures and _ be versatile in generic skills which cut across different disciplines, and be literate in areas of knowledge which form the basis for various professional skills, for example, in new technologies.
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Thirdly, inculcating a value system in students Fourthly, promoting the use of technology
(a) for increased access; Free internet access (b) for continuing education; (c) for enrichment of classroom teaching; Smart Class rooms, Language Labs (d) for better services to students; Automation of Library, Computerization of financial and academic record. Fee collection etc. (e) for more effective educational management of institutions.
. Fifthly, quest for excellence
(a) development of benchmarks of excellence; (b) use of best practices; (c) measures for institutionalization of continuous improvement systems
Three kinds of skills required by everybody to succeed in todays world.
1. Generic Skills or Employability Skills 2. Life Skills or Soft Skills 3. Application Skills
Generic Skills or Employability Skills : These are called generic
because they apply to work generally rather than being specific to work in a particular profession or industry. In Ame rica these are known as Work place know-how. Employers these days focus on adaptation, cost reduction, increased productivity and new markets, products and services . Employees, consequently, need to demonstrate team work, problem solving and capacity to deal with non-routine processes. They should be able to make decisions, take responsibility and communicate effectively. These skills impart flexibility, initiative and the ability to undertake many different tasks. Communication skills that contribute to productive and harmonious relations employees and customers.Communicating ideas and information using numbers, mathematical ideas Teamwork skills that contribute to productive working relationships and outcomes Problem-solving skills that contribute to productive outcomes Initiative & enterprise skills that contribute to innovative outcomes Self-management skills that contribute to employee satisfaction and growth Technology skills that contribute to effective execution of tasks Commitment to life long learning (learning how to learn) this contributes to ongoing improvement and expansion in employee and company operations and outcomes
Per sonal attributes
Loyalty Personal presentation Commitment Common sense Honesty and integrity Positive self-esteem Enthusiasm
Politeness Sense of humour Reliability Ability to deal with pressure Balanced attitude to work and home life Adaptability Motivation Canada
fundamental skills (communicate, manage information, use numbers, think/solve problems) personal management skills (demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, be responsible, be adaptable, learn continuously, work safely) teamwork skills (work with others, participate in projects and tasks) an orientation to values and attitudes with references to self-esteem, integrity, responsibility.
Over all summary Basic/fundamental skillssuch as literacy, using numbers, using technology People-related skillssuch as communication, interpersonal, teamwork, customer-service skills Conceptual/thinking skillssuch as collecting and organising information, problem-solving, planning and organising, learning-to-learn skills, thinking innovatively and creatively, systems thinking Personal skills and attributessuch as being responsible, resourceful, flexible, able to manage own time, having self-esteem Skills related to the business worldsuch as innovation skills, enterprise skills Skills related to the communitysuch as civic or citizenship knowledge and skills
1. 1. communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 2. 2. respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 3. 3. execute mathematical operations accurately. 4. 4. apply a systematic approach to solve problems. 5. 5. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. 6. 6. locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. 7. 7. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. 8. 8. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. 9. 9. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. 10. 10. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. 11. 11. take responsibility for ones own actions, decisions, and consequences.
