Life Skills Every Student Needs for Success

Life Skills Every Student Needs for Success: A Guide from GIS

Education is an essential part of a student’s journey towards reaching the higher goal in life. To get through the challenges and reaching the desired benchmark needs both skills in academics and extra-curricular activities. GIS, HIRAN KUDNA , a residential cum day school with its huge campus strives to impart the facilities and the support system based on modern technology such as Robotics lab , smart-boards with wi-fi connectivity, conference rooms with projectors and AC classrooms that helps in conducting the classes smoothly. The school aims to work on a holistic approach through the implementation of extra-curricular activities pertaining to sports and swimming. Special focus lies on building communication skills and confidence.

The school follows a strict discipline in the classrooms and sports fields under CCTV surveillance. The students are trained for playing badminton, basketball, football, volleyball and cricket. The selected students further represent the school at different levels of championship. Thus, the boarding school provides ample scope for the learners in both academics and co-curricular activities. Moreover, our newly launched NDA PROGRAMME caters to needs of the NDA aspirants. Our competitive faculty, mentors and coaches work together to bring the best potential of all learners equipped to face the professional world. Thus, pyramid of learning interwoven with life skills flows from the Junior stage to the senior level which enables the students to embrace success. A student embarks on the learning pedestal through the following life skills :-

 

Self Thinking & Self Management

A student is a dreamer, creator and reflector. He/ She needs opportunities to ponder over the surroundings and become self manager in the second home. Here, through observations and contemplations, he/she grows as a thinker and gains the ability to manage his time-table of learning and playing. Arranging the cupboards, going to the mess on time and taking the classes regularly and reaching the evening slots enhances his/her time-management skills.

Empathy & Emotional Control

A student feels connected with the school and longs to build healthy relationship with the peers. A child overcomes the homesickness and further steps to stay connected in the second home where he/she enjoys the outings, tours and trips along with the other boarding students and learn adaptability. The celebration of festivals and important days with in the campus brings them more close to each other and understand the values that the festivals aims to teach.

 

Decision Making

A student takes his/her decision to live in the boarding home, controls his/her emotions and gets engaged for the entire day in a plethora of activities. Thus his competence and intellectual acumen is built strong enough to take decisions in future life. Choosing the optional subjects at the senior secondary level shows his/ability of decision making that matches his/her future goals. A healthy school environment fulfils his career-choice. Moreover, the school organises workshops to provide additional support to the learners.

 

Communication Skills

Our school targets to enrich confidence and expression of each student, so that when they step out from school life, they are good speakers and much talented. Special activities in the form of role-play, debate and extempore are taken where the students speak without hesitation. Moreover, the dance and music skills get their expression when the students grab the opportunity to show their talent. Thus, students learn to balance their learning pace in both academics and extra-curricular activities.

 

Problem Solving Ability

A school is more than a learning temple. A student learns from the behaviour of other students and is influenced to follow discipline, punctuality and is motivated to be self-regulated. Thus, all the problems & challenges that act as barriers towards learning are minimized and he /she is not distracted towards the outer forces. Rather he/she finds a solution within self. In this way, the task of the parents, teachers and the mentor to develop the problem solving ability is met during the process of his/her involvement into various activities that further shapes the personality of any student.

 

What do you think could be the different techniques to teach life skills?

Yes, through careful observation and understanding of students' behavior and expressions, teachers can easily identify their individual needs. If some students hesitate to participate, they can be gently encouraged through activities such as storytelling, debates, role-plays, and group discussions. Different approaches provide diverse avenues for children to express themselves confidently.

Do you think a teacher’s habit of questioning during a chapter helps in building life skills?

Absolutely, effective questioning encourages students to think beyond the textbooks. It develops their critical thinking, creativity, reasoning and decision-making abilities. When teachers promote meaningful questioning at the students’ end, is something related to making them active participants in the learning process.

How do you think sharing personal experiences might improve students’ problem-solving abilities?

Sharing personal experiences exposes students to different perspectives and possible ways of dealing with difficult situations. They learn that a problem can have more than one solution. Such conversations help them develop flexibility, empathy, judgement and practical problem-solving skills.

How do you think students should cope with dilemmas?

Students should be encouraged to be expressive and communicate their concerns with parents, teachers or trusted friends. Sharing a dilemma can help them understand the nature of the problem and view it from a different perspective. With appropriate guidance and support, they can learn to make responsible and informed decisions.

Do you think different methods of teaching also impact the learning of life skills?

Yes, active involvement, discussion, collaboration and experiential learning are particularly effective in developing life skills. These methods provide opportunities for teachers and learners to understand one another better while encouraging students to participate, communicate, cooperate and take responsibility for their learning.

Which life skill is the most important and why?

According to me, developing a healthy self-concept and the ability to communicate freely and effectively with others are among the foremost life skills. Through self-awareness and self-recognition, the students can understand their strengths, identify areas for growth and set the right direction for themselves.

How can a teacher be helpful in developing expression among learners?

A teacher can nurture expression by providing students with varied opportunities to share their ideas and opinions. Topics for speaking, discussions, debates, presentations, storytelling and creative writing can encourage students to take the lead. A supportive classroom environment gives the learners the confidence in order to express themselves without fear of judgement.

Do you think different activities in school contribute to the teaching of life skills?

Yes, definitely. School activities provide valuable opportunities for students to practise life skills in real situations. Celebrations of important days, cleanliness drives, awareness campaigns, community-service initiatives and school assemblies teach students collaboration, responsibility, discipline and social awareness. Moreover, get together in the form of outings and trips for the students’ becomes an unforgettable learning experience that develops a healthy& lively spirit. The students assemble in the playgrounds to play and cherish various sports events being held from time to time in the school campus.
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