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It is true that our young generation today needs to be skilled in order to get employment. Therefore it is quite essential for our education system to boost those skill based education, only then we can think of a bright future for our country.

India has a literacy rate of around 70%, which is less than some of the least developed countries, and when it comes to employability, only 20% of them are employable. Literacy is not just restricted to education but even broadens to the concept of skills, which comprises technical expertise, vocational skills, transferrable skills, digital skills, and other such knowledge and abilities required for employment and livelihood. According to a survey, only 25% of the Indian workforce has undergone a skill development program, and India needs a higher number of skilled workforces.

In this era, many organisations prefer skilled employees over less skilled ones as they have outstanding career growth, and they help boost the organisation in the same way with proficient working. Skills intensify the productiveness and quality of work for more significant results. According to the World Trade Organization, the GDP level can increase up to 3%-5% in 2035, if India focuses on skill development and training. There is a great need for India to train and skill the youth for the overall development of the country.

What is skill-based learning?

It aims towards building the skills of the student who has already acquired knowledge through classroom lectures and encourage them to experiment and apply those concepts to strengthen the learning process. In a skill-based classroom, teachers focus on imparting education through planning and practice. To help students to retain concepts, instructors plan, discuss ideas and provide constructive feedback so that students can reflect on the skills gained in the classroom.

Why implement the skill-based learning method?

Skill-based learning is about planning, implementing and analysing skills gained through knowledge-based learning method. Students are motivated to think logically, analyse concepts and apply their insights. The idea behind this innovative and most in-demand learning method is to develop learners into independent thinkers and prepare them for the challenges in the future.

Here are the reasons to implement the idea of skill-based education in universities.

Sparks creativity – Helps students in learning how to be independent and approach problems in a creative way. It gives a way to move beyond traditional methods and think innovatively.

Develops critical thinking – Enables students to hone analytical and critical thinking skills in all the courses. It is a way to avoid rote learning and focus more on synthesising, evaluating, and applying facts and ideas on your work. The sessions on entrepreneurship help students to anticipate problems and devise solutions accordingly.

Enhances collaborative problem solving – Students learn how to work in a constructive manner to solve problems in a collaborative manner. Skill-based learning helps in drawing enhancing strengths and important skills to achieve their goals. While organising an event or a field-based activity, students work as a team to deliver the desired results.

Builds effective written and oral communication – Building effective communication skills whether it is oral or written should be an integral part of the curriculum. Engaging students in articulate discussion, active listening and presentation skills help in exercising their communication skills.

Harness leadership – Another advantage of introducing skill-based learning in classrooms is to develop effective leadership skills in students and help them see beyond their self-interests. Through activities and events, students build skills that help them to listen, organise and inspire the team.

Conclusion

Skill development is a vital tool to empower people, to safeguard their future and for the overall development of an individual. It is an important aspect that enhances employability in today’s globalisation. Skills are as essential as one’s academic status. Education and skills should now go hand in hand. They are the roots behind the economic growth and community development of a country.

In this context, the acquisition of education and skills can lead to industrial advancement, economic diversification, innovation, technological evolution and overall development of the country.

At KET, all the courses are taught in a unique manner wherein instructors emphasise on student engagement and skill development than just imparting knowledge by delivering information from textbooks. With an aim to develop significant skills and abilities in students, skill-based education helps them to move beyond rote memorisation and discover their maximum potential.