date_rangeMar 30, 2020
Learning doesn't necessarily mean to start reading books; it merely is the acquisition of knowledge and experience through various methods mainly by observing, being taught, or reading.
We won’t be surprised if you’re surprised right now. This is a highly anticipated topic in itself right. A number of endless discussions can take place on it. But let me break the ice for you. Yes! There are skills that will stay with you forever or even after probably.. (who knows?) BUT coming back to the point, Learning is a lifelong process I’m sure everybody knows that. Learning never stops or you never stop to learn. As long as you breathe you will keep on learning new things.
Learning doesn't necessarily mean to start reading books; it merely is the acquisition of knowledge and experience through various methods mainly by observing, being taught, or reading.
Now that we're through with what learning is, let's have a look at the ten learning skills too:
· CURIOSITY
The first step toward learning is curiosity. A learner must be an observer first. When you start to observe, you realize end number of things and can't help but raise a lot of questions. This is the first step. In order to learn, you must be capable enough to question existing ideas, etc. This is an essential learning skill that one must possess. Curiosity will always push you towards excellence because it will enable your mind to open up and explore what is around you. Never ever stop being curious because, without curiosity, you will never develop an interest, be it anything.
· THINKING ABILITIES
The second stage of a learner is to be a thinker! When you are already curious, you will have a lot of questions, and to find the answers, you will trigger your brain cells continuously. Thinking is a lifelong process infact if it could be measured, I'm sure what consumes most of our time is thinking. Critical thinking is what counts to change the world scenario today. If one has the zeal to redefine ideas or intention to conquer the future, critical thinking is what will take you forward.
· PROBLEM-SOLVING
The third skill is problem-solving. Gradually we all enter the stage where we are wrapped around in between a lot of problems. Why you are in a problem is not necessary, what counts is how you deal with it. Problem-solving ability is very much needed in life not just to build solutions for real-life adversities but also to face the challenges that you might come across in your working environment more so in Software industries, and handle them with appropriate attitude and solutions.
· CREATIVITY
Creativity determines students' confidence. It might not seem like the only learning aspect, but it definitely is an essential factor that determines success. Educators and parents highly promote creativity all around the world because it is a mode of communication, as it in itself is a language that helps people exchange their ideas, passion, experiences, etc. In this era where competition is fierce, companies are looking for creative people in order to develop an extraordinary/ unique product, to claim their own USP or unique selling point.
· INFORMATION GATHERING AND MANAGEMENT
Information is the facts that are to be used. When these facts or information becomes useful, it is termed as data. Internet is a broad platform that will never fall short of memory or space, unlike our mobile phones, pen drives, memory cards, laptops/PC, etc.; hence there is a lot of information present, and it is difficult for it to become data, the reason being the abundance of information. Now what plays the critical role is how to make this information useful for your work or yourself. Gathering information might not seem difficult thanks to the easily accessible internet, but analyzing and deducing the information is another skill that accounts for learning.
· COMMUNICATION
In this generation where digitalization has dethroned all other mediums, communication no longer faces an obstacle because of too many options available. Chats, SMS, phone calls, video calls, internet calls, regular calls, and what not? Without a doubt, people can communicate with each other. A person must have good communication skills for communication to be efficient and for the development of a healthy relationship between two or more people. It can face barriers due to a lot of reasons like language, culture, social barriers, physical environment, psychological barriers, etc. resulting in the failure of communication.
· COLLABORATION
Another important skill required in today's world is Collaboration. Office projects often require collaboration with other departments or companies, and even school nowadays have group projects to increase communication between students and inculcate teamwork in them. Teamwork is one the most crucial skill that will take you forward in life, be it personally or professionally, and hence collaborative abilities are indeed required as a lifelong skill.
· LEADERSHIP
Leadership skill is said to be a skill that can transform a person's life. A leader has a lot of responsibilities to serve towards work and the team. A leader is a good visualizer, motivator, guide, and gives direction to his/her fellow mates to achieve a specific goal. Apart from motivating his/her team members, he/she is also the problem-solver. He/she sets himself/herself as an example by doing and following all the tasks. Attempts to nurture leadership qualities in students should be done from an early age.
· ADAPTABILITY
Adaptability is the ability of an individual to adjust in different situations. Life is not static; the surroundings and situations keep on changing. To be a successful person, an individual is required to have the adaptability to face, adjust, and succeed in different circumstances. This skill of adjustment learned and acquired is an invaluable asset to a person, which helps throughout his/her life, helping him/her to achieve success and fulfill his/her ambitions.
· REFLECTION
Reflection is a meta-cognitive strategy by which learners, whether as an individual or organization, are able to reflect upon themselves and introspect their past experiences and actions. Reflection is a lifelong process because in order to succeed, we need to ponder upon our actions, realize our mistakes so that we do not repeat them and learn from our past experiences to excel in the future.
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