LSS-1003 Life & Study Skills-

An Introduction
 Brainstorm

Whats Life & Study Skills?

What will learn in this course ?

Proceed to the next slide after discussing student responses.

Course Description:
Recognizes the importance of life-skill development for successful learning.
Introduces HCT regulations, services and learning support systems.
Deals with psycho-social skills for decision making and time/stress
management.
Develops study and communication skills for critical thinking, problem
solving and creativity. Improves inter-personal empathy leading toward
satisfying academic and professional lives.
Additional Information:
The life and study skills introduced in this course facilitate transition into
college life and support academic achievement.
They are transferable to the workplace where they enhance productive
employment and lay the foundation for lifelong learning and personal
success.
This course will be offered in English.
 Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1- Develop an awareness of personal identity and personality theories to
understand others behavior in a group setting.
CLO 2- Demonstrate understanding of HCT regulations, organizational
structures, services and resources relevant to academic needs and personal
success.
CLO 3- Recognize key transitional stages in our lives and develop skills and
techniques in relation to preparedness for college and work life.
CLO 4- Recognize the importance of time management, team work and
effective study skills including basic research literacy and critical thinking.
CLO 5- Recognize the importance of being a productive member of society
both at work and in the broader community.
CLO 6- Develop an understanding of the use of digital and information
literacy skills for success at college and beyond.
Lets reflect on some concepts

Whats a Skill?
What are Study Skills?
Why do we need Study Skills?
What are life skills?
Why do we need Life Skills?
Proceed to the next slide after discussing student responses.
Concept Check
Skills means the ability to do something well. Students are expected to develop and excel in
certain skills by the end of their program.
3 types of skills :
1. HARD skills or Work content skills involve specific knowledge and abilities. These are unique to
the occupation/Job, i.e., skills as an Accountant, Teacher, Dental Assistant, IT professional and
so on.
2. SOFT skills focus on attributes and personality traits. These are self-management skills such as
teamwork, communication, attitude, reliability.
3. TRANSFERABLE skills or Portable skills are those HARD and SOFT skills that relate to many
occupations, i.e., proficiency with MS Office Suite applications, or the ability to manage time
using Outlook, etc. You apply these skills in many different situations. These skills can be
enhanced, modified and developed further as you progress in your career. Some skills are more
transferable than others so you need to determine how your skills relate to each new job
opportunity.
These skills are also known as life skills. Dr. Spencer Kagan, a
renowned clinical psychologist and full-time Professor of
Psychology and Education at the University of California
explains life skills as-
Thinking skills: Creativity/imagination, Problem solving, Decision making
Self knowledge, Critical thinking, Accessing and analyzing information
Working skills : Communication/collaboration/ Cooperation, People
Management, Time management, Organization/ Negotiating Leading by
influence
Learning skills: ICT Agility and adaptability,Receiving and giving feedback
,Handling criticism, Innovation/exploration and Learner autonomy
Social skills: Citizenship Social responsibility, Cultural awareness, Social
development ,Respecting diversity and Networking
Learning Life Skills
Lets play a game.
http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/marshmallow-design-challenge/
Take the Marshmallow Challenge
The task is simple: in eighteen minutes, teams must build the tallest
free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape,
one yard of string, and one marshmallow. The marshmallow needs to
be on top.
The Lessons Learned
https://www.ted.com/talks/tom_wujec_build_a_tower?language=en
What are your groups take away from this
exercise?
1. Discuss with the group what are the three things that you have learned from this exercise?

1. Reflect on topics below and find out what were your groups strengths and limitations.
a. Goal Setting
b. Time management
c. Team Building
d. Leadership
e. Conflict
f. Motivation
g. Success