Introduction Soft skills, also known as ‘people skills’ or ‘interpersonal skills’ have become quintessential these days for getting employed. The ability to communicate is the primary difference between animals and human beings. What distinguishes two individuals is the ability to communicate well. It is imperative to work on and improve one’s own communication skills from time to time. This paper will discuss the methodology of using Narratives in the classroom to develop communication skills and personality of students. The focus of the paper is on the ‘Gap’ between soft skills the students’ have and the competencies the corporate industries expect or demand. Its purpose is to bridge the ‘Gap’ and their by increase the employability quotient. What are employers looking for? Business is all about people. It is about the way we communicate, our relationships and about presenting ourselves and the company; about presenting the ideas we have in the most creative, positive and impactful way. Many employers, businessmen and entrepreneurs believe that human element is vital for success along with logical, rational thinking and action. And that is why possessing strong soft skills set is critically essential. Today, employers yearn for employees with the vital soft skills which are the key for efficiency across all job categories. Unlike earlier days, when subject knowledge and expertise were the only criteria for being hired, the skill set required for being employed has changed with the changing world. As per the research conducted by Johnson & Burden (2003), while hiring younger people, employers focused on soft skills and behavioral attitude in the recruitment process instead of qualification. Empl... ... middle of paper ... ...ssional knowledge landscapes. New York: Teachers College Press. 1995. Print Carter, K. and Doyle, W. “Personal Narrative and life history in learning to teach.” J. Sikula, T. J. Buttery and E. Guyton (eds), Handbook of Research on Teacher Education, 2nd edn New York: Macmillan (1996): 120 -142. Print Johnson, S. and Burden, T. Young people, employability and the induction process. New York : Joseph Rowntree Foundation. 2003. Print Koenig, J. M. & C.R. Zorn. Using storytelling as an approach to teaching and learning with diverse students. Journal of Nursing Education 41.9 (2002): 393 - 399. Print Martin, K. J. “Oh, I have a story: Narrative as a teacher’s classroom model.” Teaching and Teacher Education, 16 (2000): 349 -363. Print Wajnryb. Ruth. Stories: Narrative Activities for the Language Classroom. London: Cambridge University Press. 2003. 106 – 179. Print
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There are literally hundreds of desirable traits in the workplace. Of these, one of the arguably most important is to be well-rounded in the workplace. Many skills can assist an individual in being a well-rounded employee. Oral communication skills, written communication skills, teamwork, technical skills, leadership skills, adaptation skills, computer skills, interpersonal skills and analytic abilities are some of the key factors to a well-rounded employee. While these skills all seem to be of equal ability to the well-rounded employee, the scope of this paper will only delve into a few of the skills preceding. Technical skills, oral communication skills and leadership skills will all be detailed in this review in an attempt to help you (the reader) become a well-rounded employee.
“Human beings have always told their histories and truths through parable and fable. We are inveterate storytellers,” says filmmaker Beeban Kidron (2012). We, as humans, share our experiences through stories. Young children make up stories to amuse themselves and their parents. Somewhere along the line of traditional schooling, however, storytelling starts to lose its magic for some students. These students, who struggle with the traditional organization and independence of traditional schooling, struggle to write the creative stories they once told as little children.
The skills that I am referring to are Oral and Written Communication, Interpersonal, and Teamwork skill. These sets of skills have been identified US dept of Labor and other universities and learning Centers as the essential skills every person needs.
Taylor, Marilyn L. “Tell Them a Story: A Memorable Narrative Poem Features Three Key Elements: Plot, Voice, and Point of View.” The Writer. 125.4 (2012): 17-18. EBSCO Host. Web. 16 Mar. 2014.
Skills given above are what students should develop and invest during the process of studying for a degree. Obviously, these skills called transferable skills are both relevant to employment and study. 'These skills are interpersonal as well as intellectual, and include the skill to learn from experience as well as reading, the ability to manage yourself, basic skills in numeracy, literacy and IT, interpersonal group-working and communication skills in analyzing and solving problems' (Cameron, 2008:19). So whether students could gain transferable skills in the university has become a major factor of developing a career after their graduation.
Storytelling is an effective method to teach, motivate and inspire people. I believe that the two stories mentioned in this chapter will do the needful. Read between the lines carefully. Create awareness about increasing
This reflective essay has critically reviewed my personal and professional skills that are essential for communication and developing positive relationships with others. It has discussed the skills identified in the skills audit that I needed more confidence in for communication and effective relationships. It has finally linked two communication theories to both skills
Soft skills contain great communication, great teamwork, organization, punctuality, and hard work. On a ballroom dance team or any team in general, as a team collectively should communicate with our teammates. In dance, oneself has to communicate with the rest of the team in order to pull formations together and getting everyone on the count. Football oneself has to communicate with the rest of the team to see who’s passing the ball and when and where. Oneself must be able to work and cooperate in a team in order for everything to turn out correct. It is never too late to learn a couple soft skills. They are useful anywhere oneself goes for example: school, work, or
The term employability is used to refer to the ability of an individual to gain employment appropriate to his/her educational standards (Dearing 1997). Employability relates to both unemployed people seeking employment and those in employment seeking better jobs with their current or a different employer (Ronald, Anne & Mike 2005) The past literature reveals three key elements of employability, i.e., i) the ability to gain initial employment, ii) the ability to maintain employment and make transitions between jobs and roles within the same organisation to meet new job requirements and iii) the ability to obtain new employment, if required, by being independent in the labour market and able to manage employment transitions between organisations (Hillage and Pollard,1999). In simple terms, employability is about being capable of getting and keeping fulfilling work. Employability is about much more than just getting one’s first job- it’s about having a positive self image and presenting oneself successfully, both as a new
In my current stretch as a soft skill trainer with school, college, MBA students corporate, organizations, Bankers now Patients care and Opd's I particularly discovered the greater part of them are completely mindful of the Hard skills however soft skills left to be needed in many. The Lack of fearless Communication, Low confidence, listening, inconsistent way to deal with work looms very large among them. It required huge readiness in driving them on the highlights of soft
Soft skills and business communication plays an important role in new age generation, as the new generation differs in many aspects.
In turn, having competent communicative abilities contributes to progression and maturation in many aspects of life, with education and employment being majorly affected facets. Upon entering this course this semester, I was unaware of my lack of important communication skills interpersonally, intrapersonally, and interprofessionally. Throughout my semester in this course, I have explored many different styles and skills used in communication. I have been able to recognize my strengths and weaknesses, and I have also been able to make noticeable and satisfying incremental improvements to enhance my communication. In this paper I will reflect on the knowledge I have gained throughout this semester that has allowed me to better my communication skills; I will do this by providing examples from my life. Furthermore, I will explore how I can continue to develop my commination skills in the future.
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In this course I experienced an important change in my beliefs about teaching; I came to understand that there are many different theories and methods that can be tailored to suit the teacher and the needs of the student. The readings, especially those from Lyons, G., Ford, M., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2011), Groundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R., & Le Cornu, R. (2007), and Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C., Nanlohy, P. (2010), have helped me to understand this in particular. In composing my essay about teaching methods and other themes, my learning was solidified, my knowledge deepened by my research and my writing skills honed.