LIFE SKILLS are dead --Learning Techniques: Be the Best in Every Sphere of Life (Knowledge Linkage with Life outside the Classroom) - Ana Leen - Bog

The purpose of the Life Skills Book Series is to provide trainers with a manual that can guide teaching of Life Skills theory and practice to young adults. As you continue reading, you will realize that the manual offers flexibility to trainers in the choice of topics to cover within. Each topic is designed in a way that it stands on its own allowing the trainer to reshuffle the sequencing of topics.However, it is important to begin with the introductory Life Skills Book 1 since it provides the necessary foundation for the training. The author confirms that this manual can assist trainers to provide quality and standardized training to learners taking: -Diploma Level courses-Undergraduate program for a Business Science based courseObjective of the Life Skill Book SeriesThe main objective of the Life Skill Book Series is to provide learners with an introduction to Life Skills theory and practice. The series emphasizes on learning techniques, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values for young adults. The intention is to aid the learner appreciate contemporary issues and also empower him/her to face challenges posed by his/her physiological, psychological, social and economic circumstances. It will enable him/her to take responsibility for individual actions.Life Skills Series OutcomeAt the end of the Life Skills Series, the learner should be able to: -Develop an awareness and understanding of every day demands and challenges through critical thinking- Deal with problems, fears and anxieties about growing up, sexuality, and relationships-Enhance self-esteem and assertiveness in relationships with peers and adults-Develop an appreciation for males and females as equal partners in society-Make optimum use of time and available resources in order to improve the quality of lifeAssessmentAssessment of the course is through: -Assignments-Assessments within each Life Skills Book Series-The final examination at the end of all the series Learners must:1.Finish all the books in the Life Skills Series2.Submit all assignments, assessments, and Final examGrading ScaleGradeMarksDescription A70 - 100Distinction B70 - 59Credit C60 - 49Pass DBelow 40FailThe pass mark for the complete Life Skills course is 40%.Life Skills Book 1The main objective of Life Skills are dead, Learning Techniques (Be the Best in Every Sphere of Life -- Knowledge Linkage with Life Outside the Classroom) Life Skills Series Book 1 is to introduce the learner to Life Skill Education and have the ability to practice living values.Specifically, this book will enable the learner to: -Understand and appreciate the importance of Life Skill Education-State the assumptions of Life Skill EducationAt the end of book 1, the learner will be in a position to: -Translate knowledge, attitude, skills and values into action-Behave responsibly and this leads to healthy living-Develop positive attitude towards themselves and others-Develop their full potential-Promote the state of mental well-being as this motivates them and others-Promote risk free behavior-Communicate effectively-Develop negotiation skills-Improve self-perception by:1.Building self-confidence2.Building self-esteem3.Building self-worth