Employability Skills
Textbook for Class XI
Published by NCERT, not to be republished.
Date: 14-03-2019
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Emphasizes integrating work and education into curriculum.
Work transforms knowledge into experience and promotes self-reliance and creativity.
Highlights Vocational Education and Training (VET) for skill acquisition and employment.
NCERT's contributions to develop employability skills infused in curriculum.
NCERT acknowledges contributions from various educational and institutional members.
Special thanks to individuals and organizations supporting textbook development.
Employability skills are defined as essential soft skills for efficient job performance.
Importance of communication, self-management, ICT skills, entrepreneurial skills, and green skills.
Developed based on learning outcomes under the National Skill Qualification Framework.
The textbook provides a blended approach incorporating text and interactive e-learning lessons.
Requires classroom setup with a computer, projector, and sound system.
Gratitude towards various contributors, educators, and institutions for their support.
Special thanks for illustrations and contributions from various education foundations.
Unit 1: Communication Skills
Unit 2: Self-management Skills
Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology Skills
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Skills
Unit 5: Green Skills
Define communication as sharing information for understanding.
Evolution of the term comes from the Latin word "commūnicāre."
Essential for building relationships; includes speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
Effective communication involves informing, influencing, and expressing feelings.
Communication involves giving and receiving information.
Perspectives affect communication, including fixed ideas leading to misconceptions.
Factor | How it Acts as a Barrier |
---|---|
Language | Misunderstandings due to incorrect words or lack of detail. |
Visual Perception | Judging based on looks may lead to bias. |
Past Experience | Previous experiences color perceptions and communication. |
Prejudice | Fixed ideas may prevent open communication. |
Feelings | Emotions like anger or sadness hinder clarity. |
Environment | Noise disrupts effective communication. |
Personal Factors | Personal thoughts and feelings hinder relate ability. |
Culture | Different cultural signals can have varying meanings. |
Clear: Messages should be straightforward.
Concise: Messages should be brief and to the point.
Concrete: Use exact words and facts.
Correct: Ensure proper grammar and spelling.
Coherent: Messages should connect and make sense.
Complete: All necessary information should be provided.
Courteous: Be friendly and respectful in communication.
Engage in role-playing exercises to practice communication.
Group exercises on communication barriers.
Discuss the 7Cs in practical scenarios.
Multiple choice questions assess understanding of communication principles.
Verbal communication defined as sharing information in words, critical for clarity.
Different types of verbal communication such as oral and written.
Advantages: Quick, easy, dynamic.
Disadvantages: Confusion from ambiguity and misinterpretations.
Use of the 3Ps technique: Prepare, Practice, Perform.
Activities to help students practice public speaking.
Non-verbal communication includes gestures and body language, which are crucial for context.
Facial Expressions: Indicative of feelings like happiness or sadness.
Gestures: Physical movements conveying meaning, e.g., waving.
Posture and Eye Contact: Reflect relationships and engagement in conversation.
Role-play scenarios for non-verbal interaction.
Observations on gesture and body language usage in real situations.
Importance of clear pronunciation in effective communication.
Common terms and phonetics discussed.
Strategies for effective verbal and non-verbal communication with feedback methods to improve.
Importance of constructing well-formed sentences with correct grammar.
Identify and write various sentence types: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative.
Appropriate greetings depended on context (formal vs informal).
Importance of clarity in introductions and conversation starters.
Discuss how to appropriately describe oneself and family in conversations.
Continue documenting communication skills, non-verbal cues, and practical applications.
Dynamics of effective teamwork and the role of communication and conflict resolution.
Introducing key entrepreneurship concepts with descriptions of successful entrepreneurs and pitfalls.
Discussing the importance of environmental awareness, sustainable practices, and community engagement.
Self-assessment questions, summaries of lessons learned, and action items for future application in personal and professional contexts.