When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy. At the same time, in this dynamic era of digital transformation, … [Read more...] about Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
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Skills for Life: Tackling the Ultimate Educational Challenge of the 21st Century
How many women would Amelia Earhart have inspired without her incredible determination? Would Gandhi have changed the course of social movements without empathy? Or would Albert Einstein have revolutionized our understanding of the universe without his ability to handle frustration or think creatively? The history of humanity and its progress has been built on the shoulders of … [Read more...] about Skills for Life: Tackling the Ultimate Educational Challenge of the 21st Century
4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It
We live in a world of noise, where social networks and technology-mediated interpersonal communication encourage us to continuously speak, write, and give our opinions. However, although we engage in dialogues, we often hardly listen to each other carefully. Therefore, developing listening skills is crucial. According to Kate Murphy, a journalist, New York Times … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It
21st Century Skills Education: a Must Do for an Equitable Future
Did you ever imagine witnessing the emergence of a pandemic and the science race for a vaccine to fight it? Technological, environmental, and demographic transformations are reshaping the way we navigate the world today. These challenges urge education systems to equip youth with the skills needed to thrive in complex and uncertain realities. The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened … [Read more...] about 21st Century Skills Education: a Must Do for an Equitable Future
Targeting the Development of Soft Skills in Developing Countries: Evidence From a Growing Literature
More and more researchers and policymakers are interested in whether and how a broad array of skills, often summarized as non-cognitive skills, soft skills, life skills, or socio-emotional skills, may benefit individuals in educational settings or in the labor market. A large literature in the U.S. and other industrialized countries has identified high returns to non-cognitive … [Read more...] about Targeting the Development of Soft Skills in Developing Countries: Evidence From a Growing Literature