“Cái khó bó cái khôn” (Necessity is the mother of invention), as the old proverb says, highlights the necessity of skills in life. For students, equipping themselves with soft skills is not only a path to academic success but also valuable preparation for conquering future challenges. So, why do students need to learn soft skills?
Soft Skills – The Key to Success in Modern Learning Environments
You might think that soft skills are not the deciding factor in academic achievement? In reality, soft skills play a crucial role in knowledge acquisition, self-development, and enhancing learning effectiveness.
1. Communication Skills: Communicate Effectively, Learn Effectively
Imagine a classroom where students are only silent and passively listen to lectures without any interaction. Surely, the atmosphere would become boring, and knowledge would hardly be absorbed effectively.
- Story: Minh, a freshman, always had difficulty absorbing knowledge. He was often shy in group discussions, not daring to ask teachers questions when he didn’t understand the lesson. As a result, Minh fell behind his classmates.
**To overcome this, Minh decided to practice his communication skills. He actively participated in discussions, learned how to ask questions clearly and confidently. Minh gradually became more active in class, and his knowledge absorption improved. Communication skills helped Minh become more confident in communication, creating conditions for him to absorb knowledge effectively._
Good communication skills help students exchange and discuss knowledge, ask questions, clarify doubts, and interact with teachers and friends. This creates favorable conditions for knowledge acquisition and enhances learning effectiveness.
2. Problem-Solving Skills: Overcome Difficulties, Conquer Challenges
Learning always comes with challenges and problems that need to be solved. Problem-solving skills are the key to helping students face and effectively handle difficulties in their studies.
- Story: Linh is a good student, but she often has difficulty managing her time. Linh is often caught up in social activities, leading to neglecting her studies. She tried many ways to improve, but still failed.
**After participating in a soft skills education course, Linh learned effective time management skills. She created a detailed study plan, prioritized tasks, and learned how to allocate time reasonably. As a result, Linh balanced her studies and extracurricular activities well, achieving better academic results. Problem-solving skills helped Linh become more confident and proactive in managing her time and academic work._
3. Teamwork Skills: Learn Effectively, Develop Yourself
Teamwork is an indispensable part of the modern learning environment. Teamwork skills help students collaborate, share knowledge, enhance communication skills, and develop themselves.
- Story: Long, a sophomore, is always shy when working in groups. He often only plays a passive role, not daring to express his opinions. This made Long underestimated by his friends and not respected in the group.
**To overcome this, Long actively participated in teamwork activities, always listening to his friends’ opinions, and presenting his views clearly and confidently. Gradually, Long became a group leader, helping the group complete tasks effectively. Teamwork skills helped Long become more confident in communication, develop leadership skills, and increase respect from his group members._
Soft Skills – Preparation for the Future
In modern society, soft skills are not only important in the learning environment but also preparation for students when they enter society.
1. Enhance Adaptability to the Working Environment
In reality, students will face many challenges when they enter society, especially in a competitive working environment.
- Story: Hung, a recent graduate, found a job at a large company. However, he had difficulty adapting to the new working environment. Hung always felt timid, not daring to communicate with colleagues, and had difficulty completing work as required by his department head.
**After participating in the course SKKN on life skills training for boarding students, Hung learned basic skills such as effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, etc. This helped Hung become more confident in communicating with colleagues, improving his ability to adapt to the new working environment. Hung gradually became an important member of the team and was trusted by his department head to assign important tasks._
2. Strengthen Competitiveness in the Labor Market
Soft skills are an important factor in helping students enhance their competitiveness in the labor market. According to Mr. Nguyen Van A, an education expert, “Soft skills are the deciding factor in the success of students in modern society.”
- Story: Lan, a recent graduate, found a job in her field. However, Lan was eliminated in the interview round because she lacked soft skills. The judges assessed that Lan lacked confidence, had poor communication, and did not know how to solve problems.
**After participating in the summer life skills course, Lan practiced communication skills, developed confidence, and improved her problem-solving skills. In the next interview, Lan showed confidence, presented her views clearly, and answered questions thoroughly. As a result, Lan was accepted into the company and received a higher salary than in the previous interview._
Conclusion
Soft skills are necessary preparation to help students succeed in their studies and are the deciding factor in students’ success in modern society. Start practicing soft skills today to prepare for your bright future!
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