scholarly journals SOFT SKILLS FOR TEACHERS: ACCEPTING STANDARD GURU MALAYSIA 2.0 (SGM) AND SSB4K THEORY IN FUTURE TEACHING PRACTICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (42) ◽  
pp. 40-52
Author(s):  
Fahainis Mohd. Yusof ◽  
Fuziah Shaffie ◽  
Ruzlan Md-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Symbolic Interactionist ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
The Media ◽  
Crucial Part

This paper discusses how Kemahiran Insaniah (KI) (softs kills) for teachers are constructed by accepting the combination of the Standard Guru Malaysia (SGM) 2.0 and Sistem Sahsiah Bersepadu 4K (SSB4K) or Integrated Personality System Theory. The main objective of the study was to highlight the contents of the SGM2.0 and SSB4K in order to propose teachers with relevant soft skills for transition into various education landscapes. The realisation of this objective can be met if most of the qualities of the features drawn from the SGM 2.0 together with SSB4K offer relevant and responsive curricula in line with current teaching practices. In this article, the researchers address the concern of experts’ views on the way experts see themselves as professionals teaching and how they compose their identities. Three data themes, expert authority, commitment to the profession, and multitasking are theorised from a symbolic interactionist (SI) framework, using constructs such as situational, social, and personal identity. This study is part of a larger research project involving the development of the understanding of the soft skills of teachers and broader teacher standards issues within Malaysian context. This study aimed to outline the current soft skills of teachers. The data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Two kinds of perspectives are described: the media perspective by illustrating what kind of descriptions, evaluations, and requirements of SGM2.0 and SSB4K is established in framing soft skills for teachers and the experts’ perspective by reporting the experiences and evaluations of themselves. These two perspectives are described and interpreted. The findings show that soft skills are a crucial part of the competence of teachers. Four main categories of soft skill competencies were oral communication skills, media digital skills, thinking skills, and leadership skills.

scholarly journals TEACHING WISDOM AND OTHER SOFT SKILLS WITHIN ENGINEERING CURRICULA

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Piczak ◽  
Arthur Heidebrecht
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Design Decision ◽  
Learning To Learn ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Engineering Programs ◽  
Engineering Managers ◽  
Sense Of Wonder

Engineering accreditation bodies routinelyexamine the state of university engineering programs toensure currency and relevance. Accreditation by theCanadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)focuses largely on the development of technical skills andcompetencies. While required graduate attributesacknowledge the inclusion of selected “soft skills”, e.g.communications and teamwork, curricular emphasis leansdecidedly in the direction of achieving technical skillsimplying that soft skill development is squeezed in as anafterthought rather than being afforded deliberaterecognition. Indeed, rapid growth of technologicaldevelopment as well as including content required byregulatory agencies (e.g. health and safety), points towardeven greater pressure to marginalize soft skills, whichparadoxically, seasoned engineering managers look for intheir hires and those considered for promotion.In addition to basic communications and teamwork,important soft skills and competencies include: creativity,collaboration, instilment of a sense of wonder/curiosity,learning to learn, lifelong learning, reading withcomprehension, thinking skills, and the infusion of wisdomto design, problem solving and decision making.Including soft skills development presents a challenge formost engineering professors, often because their owneducation was focused almost exclusively on technicalmaterial. Given this situation and evolving curricularpressures, the challenge becomes identifying ways andmeans of introducing the teaching of wisdom toengineering students.This paper focuses on one particular soft skill: wisdom, aconcept which can be difficult even to define, let aloneconvey/teach. Engineering professors must think throughwhat is meant by wisdom, structure opportunities for theconsideration of wisdom in design/decision makingsituations and develop methods for evaluating theapplication of wisdom – all within existing curricularconstraints. Practical suggestions are advanced to helpengineering professors infuse wisdom into their lectures,tutorials and labs as a matter of accelerating the learningand maturation of their students.

scholarly journals PKM PANTI ASUHAN DI KOTA PEKANBARU UNTUK PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN BELAJAR DAN SOFTSKILL

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
Yeeri Badrun ◽  
Sri Fitria Retnawaty ◽  
Yulia Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Community Partnership ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Scientific Journals ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Rapid Learning ◽  
Quantum Learning ◽  
The Media

Specifically the problem for orphanage children is that there is still a weak ability to master the learning material quickly (Quantum Learning) and soft skills. The observations at the Orphanage showed that the development of material for mastering rapid learning skills (Quantum Learning) and soft learning was still very little. In addition, the lack of learning media facilities also inhibits the improvement of rapid learning skills (Quantum Learning) and soft skills for the orphanage children. To answer these problems, UMRI collaborated with Putri Aisyiah Orphanage and Al Hasanah Orphanage in community partnership activities in line with the Ristekdikti Program. Both of these Orphanages are in the same area as Muhammadiyah Riau University in Pekanbaru City. Putri Aisyiah Orphanage Pekanbaru was established in 1979 and currently carries 31 people. While the Al-Hasanah Orphanage was established in 2000 and currently carries 90 children. In this program, Quantum Learning and soft skill material have been given the target of increasing the ability to learn quickly and instill character strengthening, ethics. Then the ToT Quantum Learning and Softskill workshop was carried out to the orphanage building teacher. This activity was published in the media and the publication of scientific journals.

scholarly journals E-PORTFOLIO AS AN ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVING GRADUATE'S SOFT SKILLS

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-131
Author(s):  
Farah Mohamad Zain ◽  
Siti Nazuar Sailin
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Self Assessments

E-Portfolio is an innovative platform that can be integrated in the teaching and learning process to develop graduates’ soft skills. E-Portfolio is a dynamic collection that incude reflective practice that enable students to showcase their learning outcome, achievements, skills and experience. E-portfolio is a medium that store a collection of learners’ works / artefacts which include products, demonstrations, self-assessments, resources, and accomplishments in digital. E-portfolio is a powerful tool to develop students’ soft skill such as creativity, digital literacy as well as critical thinking skills as it allows students to produce their own reflective writing and showcase their learning outcome / products. Through the E-portfolio, students’ can showcase their best learning practices or learning outcome such as the product that they have created during undergraduate or postgraduate studies to be showcased with the wider audience. The development of E-Portfolio also encourage students to set their career or professional goal and plan, which consequently enable them to showcase their knowledge and skills (including soft skills) to their future employers (Lorenzo & Ittelson, 2005; Reese & Levy, 2009).

THE ANALYSIS OF NURSING STUDENT SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN LECTURE AND PROBLEM BASED LEARNING APPROACHES 2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hilman Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Hard Skills ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Student Centered Learning (SCL) is an effective method to develop student's soft skills and hard skills which are very important to support their successful carrier later. This research was conducted to identify the differences of developed soft skills between students who learn with PBL method and lecturing method. Methods: Descriptive comparative method was used in this study. The samples consisted of 15 students who learned with PBL method and 15 students who learned with lecturing method. The sample for this research was selected by random sampling method. Results: The result showed that the average of student's soft skills score in PBL method was 122.63, while student's soft skills score in lecturing method was 116.27. Discussion & Conclusion: There was significant difference of student's soft skills in PBL method and lecturing method (p value = 0.038; α = 0.05). This study recommends nursing program management, faculty of medicine at the University of Syiah Kuala keeps PBL method running and develops other methods which facilitate hard skills and soft skills are development. Keywords: nursing students, soft skill, PBL

Factors influencing real estate graduates soft skill gap in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Oluwafemi Ayodele ◽  
Oluseyi Joshua Adegoke ◽  
Kahilu Kajimo-Shakantu ◽  
Olaitan Olaoye
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Business Negotiation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Major Property

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the soft skill gap of graduate employees, as well as the factors influencing the skill gaps of real estate graduates in the employment of real estate firms in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were employed for the study. Close-ended questionnaire served on real estate employers in the two major property markets of Nigeria: Lagos and Abuja. From a total of 343 questionnaires administered, 172 (59.7%) questionnaires were retrieved. While data from the graduate employees were obtained via a web-based survey sent out to a total of 558 graduates, 119 (21.33%) responses were received. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed in the data analysis.FindingsThe findings showed that employers had high expectations for soft skillsets relating to responsibility, administrative, listening and communication skills. These have respective mean scores of 6.38, 6.33, 6.31 and 6.31 on a seven point scale. However, the results revealed significant skill gaps with skills such as logical thinking, business negotiation, responsibility and marketing. Further, the analysis revealed that factors influencing the skill gap, in decreasing order of influence, are training/professional mentors/remuneration, personal preferences/industry characteristics and curriculum/faculties.Practical implicationsReal estate graduate soft skills are investigated to uncover areas of emphasis and skill gaps. These outcomes could serve as important feedbacks for stakeholders towards improving real estate teaching and curriculum. The findings could also assist real estate graduates to know employers areas of emphasis in relation to graduate employability skills.Originality/valueExtant studies have reiterated and evaluated the soft skills gaps based on the perceptions of employers, faculties and institutions of higher learning. However, there is the need to investigate the perception of graduate employees, being the recipient and major stakeholders in the training process.

scholarly journals Patient factors driving overuse of cardiac catheterisation: a qualitative study with 25 participants from two German teaching practices

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e024600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Herwig ◽  
Dorothea Dehnen ◽  
Birgitta Weltermann
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Stable Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Cardiac Catheterisation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Patient Factors ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Patient’S Experience ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Physician Adherence

ObjectivesPercutaneous coronary interventions do not provide a benefit over medical therapy for stable patients. However, an overuse of cardiac catheterisation (CC) for stable coronary artery disease (CAD) is documented in Germany and other countries. In this study, we aim to understand patient factors that foster this overuse.DesignOur study is an exploratory qualitative interview study with narrative, structured interviews. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis by Mayring.SettingThe interviews were conducted in two German teaching practices.Participants24 interviews with 25 patients were conducted; 17 (68%) patients were male, the average age was 73.9 years (range 53–88 years). All patients suffered from CAD and had undergone at least one CC. Patients with known anxiety disorders were excluded from the study.ResultsThe analysis identified six patient factors which contributed to or prevented the overuse of CC: (1) unquestioned acceptance of prescheduled appointments for procedures/convenience; (2) disinterest in and/or lack of disease-specific knowledge; (3) helplessness in situations with varying opinions on the required care; (4) fear of another cardiac event, (5) patient–physician relationship and (6) the patient’s experience that repeat interventions did not result in a change of health status or care.ConclusionsConducted in a country with documented overuse of CC, we showed that most patients trusted their physicians’ recommendations for repeat coronary angiographies even if they were asymptomatic. Strategies to align physician adherence with guidelines and corresponding patient information are needed to prevent overuse.

scholarly journals Soft Skill Appraisal for Dentistry: A Tool for Positive Practice Management

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 475-478
Author(s):  
Nadeem Husain ◽  
Vikas Bendgude ◽  
Piyush Tandon ◽  
Bhushan Arun Jawale ◽  
Nilima Thosar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Practice Management ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Human Relationship ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Doctoral Level ◽  
Dental Practices

ABSTRACT Soft skills adoption is a learning experience for every practitioner and every academician. Author has expressed his opinion for success through educational and real values of soft skill. Soft skills behavior of individual and institution help in achieving desirable goals in general and specialty practices. Author also focused on some realistic soft skill methods for improvisation of practices for all doctor. Conclusion These skills indulge positive energy in human relationship for working in symbiosis and explore infinite capabilities at institutional and doctoral level. Here, some optimistic suggestions are given for improving dental practices and academic fulfillments. Clinical significance These soft skills help to organize, plan and manage, and track changes during the course of the growing dental practices. However, understanding of the soft skills in practice management, its simplicity and complexity and also, its contributing factors, helps practitioners to understand the dynamic, social and complex contexts of practices. It is really helpful to all practitioners to grow their practices using soft skills. How to cite this article Jawale BA, Bendgude V, Husain N, Thosar N, Tandon P. Soft Skill Appraisal for Dentistry: A Tool for Positive Practice Management. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(6):475-478.

Leading toward new horizons with soft skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nida’a K. AbuJbara ◽  
Jody A. Worley
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Measurement Development ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Professional Disciplines

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the importance of soft skills for leadership and offers recommendations for soft skill development training for the next generation of leaders. Design/methodology/approach An integrated review of current research literature was conducted on management, leadership and soft skills to develop recommendations for integrating the development of soft skills in leadership development training protocol. Findings A one-size-fits-all approach does not work for soft skills development or measurement. Each soft skill is defined differently and should be assessed based on different behavioral actions. Progress in this area of measurement development will make a great impact on the use of soft skills. The development of assessment tools for the different soft skills across professional disciplines is assumed to enhance other aspects of transformational leadership such as coaching and mentoring. Research limitations/implications Current strategies for the assessment and measurement of soft skills present an obstacle for including these skills in current leadership training models. Practical implications The paper includes implications for the development of soft skills for the next generation of leaders and offers recommendations for integrating the development of soft skills in leadership training programs. Originality/value This paper fulfills an identified need to study how soft skills can be measured and assessed. This is important given that specific skills vary across professional disciplines and organizational contexts.

scholarly journals Media, Culture and Indigenous Languages in Pakistan: A Critical Review

2020 ◽  
Vol V (IV) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
Irem Sultana ◽  
Malik Adnan ◽  
Muhammad Imran Mehsud
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Indigenous Languages ◽  
Media Culture ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Media ◽  
Depth Interviews

This research paper inspected the role of Pakistani media to protect indigenous languages and culture in Pakistan. The study examined the situation; if Pakistani media outpours concern with the native languages or not. The article also checked the media landscape, its language-wise segregation and scenario of literacy in different areas of the country. The outcomes of the study showed that Pakistani media is neglecting the indigenous languages. The study results exhibited clearly that media houses’ focus on protecting native languages, is not profound. The findings also showed that foreign ownership of Media houses plays a role in neglecting indigenous language promotions. The current study presented that Pakistani mainstream media is damaging the local and native languages. The study was the outcome of qualitative content analysis and in-depth interviews of senior communication experts.

scholarly journals PELAKSANAAN PENDIDIKAN SOFT SKILLS PADA POLITEKNIK LP3I JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Dingot Hamonangan Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Soft Skill

<p>Pendidikan Indonesia masih bertahan dan terjebak dengan gaya <em>hard skill</em>. Padahal nyaris setiap hari, iklan lowongan pekerjaan di media cetak maupun di internet  menggunakan kriteria-kriteria <em>soft skill</em> untuk merekrut pegawainya.  Realitas  inilah yang menjadikan pendidikan di Indonesia semakin memprihatinkan. Pengangguran terdidik membludak, padahal dunia industri kesulitan mencari pekerja “siap pakai” karena yang tersedia hanya para pencari kerja yang hanya siap bekerja saja. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat Proses pembelajaran <em>soft skills</em> di Politeknik LP3I Jakarta. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian Studi Lapangan  (<em>Field Research</em>). Teknik    pengumpulan datanya, melalui observasi dan Studi Pustaka. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa konsep pendidikan <em>soft skills</em> di Politeknik LP3I Jakarta cukup bagus. Sayang dalam pelaksanaannya masih perlu dibenahi agar terjadi transformasi (penularan) <em>soft skill</em> bukan hanya pengajaran<em>.</em></p><p>Kata kunci: <em>Soft skills</em>, Dunia Industri, Politeknik LP3I Jakarta, Pelatihan, Kepribadian, <em>Emosional Quetions</em></p>

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