Important Soft Skills for University Students
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FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION
OUMH1103
LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNERS
IMPORTANT SOFT SKILLS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Name: Md. Mahamudur Rahman
E-mail address: sohag@oum.edu.my
Table of Contents
Abstract 2
Introduction 3
Discussions 4
Conclusion 9
References 10
Abstract “Soft skills” are the extra or additional intangible skills required by students beyond their academic skills which are generic in nature across the various domains of learning that encompasses character and teamwork. These are crucial to increase employability and also to compete successfully in this dynamic global environment. “Soft skills provide students with a strong conceptual and practical framework in building, developing and managing teams. It plays an important role in the overall personality development thereby enhance the student’s career prospects”. (Balaji & Somashekar, 2009) It ensures securing jobs after completing their study. Due to importance of soft skills, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has introduced “Malaysian Soft Skills Scale” named My3S, which can effectively be applied to students in institutions of higher learning to equip the students with, for getting a job and for further promotions and progress in the workplace. There are seven main elements introduced in “Malaysian Soft Skills Scale (My3S)” which are communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, teamwork skills, learning and information management skills, entrepreneurial skills, moral and professional ethics and leadership skills. This report will discuss the importance of soft skills, taking into consideration of 7 core dimensions from previous mentioned elements of My3S, which play a vital role in the overall personality development of the university students. This paper will conclude suggesting for future graduates, government bodies and educational institutions
FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION
OUMH1103
LEARNING SKILLS FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNERS
IMPORTANT SOFT SKILLS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Name: Md. Mahamudur Rahman
E-mail address: sohag@oum.edu.my
Table of Contents
Abstract 2
Introduction 3
Discussions 4
Conclusion 9
References 10
Abstract “Soft skills” are the extra or additional intangible skills required by students beyond their academic skills which are generic in nature across the various domains of learning that encompasses character and teamwork. These are crucial to increase employability and also to compete successfully in this dynamic global environment. “Soft skills provide students with a strong conceptual and practical framework in building, developing and managing teams. It plays an important role in the overall personality development thereby enhance the student’s career prospects”. (Balaji & Somashekar, 2009) It ensures securing jobs after completing their study. Due to importance of soft skills, the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has introduced “Malaysian Soft Skills Scale” named My3S, which can effectively be applied to students in institutions of higher learning to equip the students with, for getting a job and for further promotions and progress in the workplace. There are seven main elements introduced in “Malaysian Soft Skills Scale (My3S)” which are communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, teamwork skills, learning and information management skills, entrepreneurial skills, moral and professional ethics and leadership skills. This report will discuss the importance of soft skills, taking into consideration of 7 core dimensions from previous mentioned elements of My3S, which play a vital role in the overall personality development of the university students. This paper will conclude suggesting for future graduates, government bodies and educational institutions
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