Life Skills: TOI Education Roundtable: Why is life skill building so important for students? – Times of India

In the fast-paced modern world, education transcends the confines of textbooks and classrooms, embracing a more comprehensive approach to nurturing students. It revolves around fostering their holistic development arming them with skill sets to flourish in both personal and professional spheres. These life skills encompass a diverse array of abilities, such as effective communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, collaboration, adaptability, resilience, empathy, and self-awareness. So, the National Education Policy 2020 underscores the need to integrate these competencies into the curriculum across all educational levels.

Keeping this in mind, Timesofindia.com is hosting an education round table, bringing together luminaries from the field of education and policy makers, to highlight the significance of developing life skills, ways to integrate them in the curriculum and the challenges of doing so and the way ahead. This digital panel discussion will be aired on the official website and TOI’s FB platform on 28th July. Find the detailed schedule on the official website. In this webinar, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, will deliver the keynote speech while there will be a special address by Mr. Anand Kumar, Padam Shri, Founder of Super 30.
During the panel discussion, esteemed panellists will shed light on the various aspects of life skill development among the youth. The visionary educationists who will be part of the online roundtable include Dr. Neharika Vohra, Former VC, Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Dr. Bishwajeet Saha, Director, Skill Education, CBSE, Ms. Shruti Kapoor, Lead, Economic Opportunities, YuWaah (UNICEF), Mr. Ashok Pandey, Director, Ahlcon Group of Schools. They will deliberate on various facets of life skill building such as how schools and colleges effectively integrate it into their curriculum as well as teaching methods, effective strategies for assessing and measuring students’ progress in acquiring and applying life skills, their long-term benefits, incorporating technology and digital literacy skills into this realm, how life skills contribute to students’ success in academic settings, and much more.

The amalgamation of life skills significantly contributes to academic success. When students possess critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, they can skillfully analyze information, synthesize knowledge, and confront challenges with a proactive mindset geared towards finding solutions. These aptitudes not only elevate their academic performance but also serve as valuable preparation for future careers, thrive in a rapidly changing world, lead fulfilling lives and make meaningful contributions to society.