Employability_Skills_XII

Employability Skills Textbook Overview

• Title: Employability Skills

• Publisher: NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

• Publication Date: June 2020

• ISBN: 978-93-5292-270-3

Foreword

• National Curriculum Framework 2005: Integrates work and education, emphasizing the transformational learning experience through productive work.

• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Meets the needs of students seeking skills for employment.

• National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF): Provides quality assurance and organizes qualifications based on learning outcomes.

About the Textbook

• Soft Skills: Essential for responsible and effective job performance.

• Key Skills Covered: Communication, self-management, ICT, entrepreneurial, and green skills.

• Importance of E-learning: Blended approach using text and video lessons.

Contents

• Unit 1: Communication Skills

  • Session 1: Active Listening

  • Session 2: Parts of Speech

  • Session 3: Writing Sentences

• Unit 2: Self-management Skills

  • Session 1: Motivation and Positive Attitude

  • Session 2: Result Orientation

• Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology Skills

• Unit 4: Entrepreneurship Skills

• Unit 5: Green Skills

Communication Skills

Introduction

• Definition: Two-way exchange of information using language and symbols.

• Key Skills: Listening, speaking, reading, writing are essential for effective communication.

Active Listening

• Importance: Critical in effective communication for understanding and resolving conflicts.

• Elements: Eye contact, body language, feedback.

• Stages of Active Listening: Receiving, Understanding, Remembering, Evaluating, Responding.

Self-management Skills

Motivation and Positive Attitude

• Importance of a Positive Attitude: Increases chances of success and influences relationships.

• Ways to Maintain Positive Attitude: Routine, positive affirmations, constructive thinking.

ICT Skills

Introduction

• Definition of ICT: Ability to utilize technology for management and communication.

Spreadsheet Skills

• Basic Operations: Entering, editing, and deleting data, using formulas, selecting cells, and printing.

Entrepreneurship Skills

Introduction

• Definition of Entrepreneurship: The process of creating, managing, and growing a business.

• Characteristics of Entrepreneurs: Initiative, risk-taking, ability to learn from experience.

Types of Entrepreneurs

• Business, industrial, and service entrepreneurs.

Green Skills

Introduction

• Definition of Green Skills: Skills that contribute to environmentally sustainable practices.

Green Jobs

• Importance: Help protect the environment and promote sustainability in various sectors.

Practical Exercises

• Encouragement for group discussions and activities that extend learning from theoretical knowledge to practical implications.

Summary of Key Concepts

• Employability Skills are essential for success in the workforce encompassing communication, self-management, ICT proficiency, entrepreneurial capabilities, and environmental consciousness.

• Active Listening is vital for effective communication, aiding in personal and professional relationships.

• Entrepreneurial skills empower individuals to innovate and lead in various business domains.

• Green skills reflect the growing importance of sustainability in career choices and practices.