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In recent studies
by the American Society for Training and Development and
the U S Department of Labour, fifteen basic skills were
identified as essential to workplace success. These skills
relate closely to the process, inquiry and critical thinking
skills identified in the Hands On curricular material.
Our objectives are to help students
develop these important life habits and skills.
General Employment Skills
| Learning
to learn |
Learning
effectively in any situation |
| Reading |
Acquiring
information from printed or written symbols
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| Writing |
Combining
physical production and mental processing to express
ideas
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| Computation |
Performing
basic mathematical functions |
| Oral
Communication |
Exchanging
thoughts, ideas and messages with others
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| Listening |
Receiving,
attending to, and assigning meaning to oral and
visual stimuli
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| Problem
Solving |
Bridging
a perceived gap between what is and what ought to
be
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| Creative
Thinking |
Using
different modes of thought to form new and relevant
combinations of ideas |
| Self
Esteem |
Demonstrating
a strong sense of self worth leading to a positive
self-concept |
| Motivation
and Goal setting |
Striving
for successful performance in life and work situations
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| Interpersonal
Skills |
Getting
along well with other people in most situations |
| Teamwork |
Relying
on individual expertise and group collaboration
to accomplish mutually agreed upon tasks and goals |
| Tasks
and Goals
Negotiation |
Facilitating
a bargaining process between parties who have either
perceived or actual conflict of interests |
| Organisational |
Aligning
one's behaviour and attitudes with the
philosophy and style effectiveness of the
organisation |
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