LIFE SKILL EDUCATION (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
SHSC 311
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

1.   Understand the importance of life skill education in the life of youth.

2.   Analyze the various methods of enhancing life skills.

3.   Apply adaptive and positive behavior to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

4.   Remember the core skills for positive development

        Course Outcomes (COs): 

 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO119: Develop the understanding of applying life skills in daily life.

CO120: Formulate the skills to plan and organize the life skill programme

CO121:Construct the skills to implement a life skill programme in  the natural environment.

CO122:Design the programme in a natural classroom environment.

CO123:Interpret the areas for  positive youth empowerment

 

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Demonstration, A, Project, Nukkad play

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning presentation Effective questions, Giving tasks, peer learning

Observation, Presentation, Nukkad, Class test.

  

 

6.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
Concept and Meaning of life skills                                            
• Definitions, concept and needs for of life skills education. 
• Importance in daily living; Criteria for using life skills. 
• Evolution of Life Skills 
• Core Life Skills- classification and components
6.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
Components for Planning & Organizing Life 
       Skills Programs                                                           
• Understanding group characteristics and needs – Understanding Life skills in the   context of Self components critical thinking, gender, cultural ideology,  skills decision-making skills, interpersonal communication skills, coping with stress and emotional and self-management skills, etc. 
• Importance of communication in imparting life skills education-Aspects to develop social potentials (effective listening, speaking, building and maintaining relationships, understanding group dynamics and functioning in groups, delegating responsibilities) 
 
6.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
Core Approaches and Strategies to Implement  Life Skills Program                                                                 
• Understanding and developing self-skills/potential: self-awareness, self-esteem self-confidence, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, etc. 
• Use of participatory techniques and methods: Individual exercises, Group activities, games, etc. 
• Communicating with the audience: receiving feedback, handling questions, etc. 
 
 
6.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
Organizing a Life Skills Program                                          
• Planning a need-based viable life skills program (select components) 
• Determining the purpose, collecting materials, organizing. 
• Getting prepared for the presentation: psychological level 
• Delivering the presentation 
• Methods for enhancing life skills
6.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
 Life Skills and Youth Empowerment                                      
• Youth demographics in India and role in society 
• Challenges of adolescence and youth development 
• Formal and Nonformal approaches to youth development 
• Positive Youth Development 
• Methods and areas of empowerment
Essential Readings: 
  • Kumar, I, Rajeshkumar, Life Skill Education(2017). Notion Press; 1st edition.
  • Harris, Karrens (2021). Life Skill Education for Teens, Spotlight Media.
 
References: 
• Agochiya D. 2010, life competencies for adolescents. Training manual for facilitators, teachers, and parents. Sage Publications
• Dakar Framework for Action,(2000).Education for All: Meeting our Collective Commitments, Dakar, Senegal 
• Peace Corps, OPATS.2001, Life Skills Manual. 62 
 
e-RESOURCES:
 
• Curriculum for Life Skills. https://www.ugc.ac.in/e-book/SKILL%20ENG.pdf
 
JOURNALS
• International Journal of Life Skill Education, https://www.ialse.net/publications/
 
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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