THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS IN EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INTEGRATION
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract:
The article discusses Soft skills, including communication, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for personal growth, employability, and social cohesion. Educational programs increasingly emphasize integrating these skills, though definitions and teaching methods vary. It also mentions that Project-Based Learning (PBL) and technology, like Google Classroom, enhance soft skill development through collaboration, feedback, and real-world tasks. However, challenges remain in standardizing soft skill assessments and curricula. Policymakers and educators must innovate frameworks and teaching methods to prepare students for a complex world, combining technical knowledge with essential soft skills.
Article Details
How to Cite:
References:
Al-Maroof, R. S., & Al-Emran, M. (2018). Students' acceptance of Google Classroom: An exploratory study using PLS-SEM approach. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 13(06), 112-123.
Balcar, J. (2016). Is it better to invest in hard or soft skills? The Economic and Labour Relations Review, 27(4), 453-470.
Bennet, R. E. (2011). Formative assessment: A critical review. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 18(1), 5-25.
Blumenfeld, P. C., Soloway, E., Marx, R. W., Krajcik, J. S., Guzdial, M., & Palincsar, A. (1991). Motivating project-based learning: Sustaining the doing, supporting the learning. Educational Psychologist, 26(3-4), 369-398.
Bonacini, L., Gallo, G., & Scicchitano, S. (2021). Working from home and income inequality: Risks of a ‘new normal’with COVID-19. Journal of Population Economics, 34, 303-360.
Cinque, M. (2014). Soft skills in higher education: An overview of the state of art. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 3(4), 67-84.
Cinque, M. (2016). Lost in translation? Soft skills development in European countries. Tuning Journal for Higher Education, 3(2), 389-427.
Cinque, M. (2018). Assessment of soft skills: A critical review. Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, 6, 67-90.
Coleman, J. S. (2007). Social capital in the creation of human capital. In Knowledge and Social Capital (pp. 17-42). Routledge.
Deloitte. (2017). Soft skills for business success. Retrieved from https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/soft-skills-business-success.html
Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books.
Goleman, D., Boyatzis, R. E., & McKee, A. (2008). Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. Harvard Business Press.
Hanushek, E. A., Schwerdt, G., Wiederhold, S., & Woessmann, L. (2015). Returns to skills around the world: Evidence from PIAAC. European Economic Review, 73, 103-130.
Heckman, J. J., & Kautz, T. (2012). Hard evidence on soft skills. Labour Economics, 19(4), 451-464.
Iftakhar, S. (2016). Google classroom: What works and how? Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 3(1), 12-18.
Kechagias, K. (2011). Teaching and assessing soft skills. Neapolis University Pafos. Retrieved from https://www.nup.ac.cy/
Kyllonen, P. C. (2016). Designing assessments of noncognitive competencies. In Handbook of Research on Assessment Technologies, Methods, and Applications in Higher Education (pp. 9-33). IGI Global.
Lippman, L. H., Ryberg, R., Carney, R., & Moore, K. A. (2015). Workforce connections: Key "soft skills" that foster youth workforce success: Toward a consensus across fields. Child Trends.
OECD. (2015). Skills for social progress: The power of social and emotional skills. OECD Skills Studies. Retrieved from https://www.oecd.org/education/skills-for-social-progress-9789264226159-en.htm
Pignalberi, C. (2020). Service-learning and employability: An international perspective. Service-Learning as a New Paradigm in Higher Education of China, 35-45.
Poláková, P., Klímová, B., & Simonová, I. (2023). Developing soft skills through project-based learning: A case study. Education Sciences, 13(1), 45.
Robles, M. M. (2012). Executive perceptions of the top 10 soft skills needed in today’s workplace. Business Communication Quarterly, 75(4), 453-465.
Thomas, J. W. (2000). A review of research on project-based learning. Autodesk Foundation. Retrieved from https://www.pblworks.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/research-review.pdf
Tino, C., & Fedeli, M. (2021). Internships and employability: A focus on soft skills development. Education Sciences, 11(2), 55.
UNESCO. (2015). Rethinking education: Towards a global common good? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Woolley, A. W., Chabris, C. F., Pentland, A., Hashmi, N., & Malone, T. W. (2010). Evidence for a collective intelligence factor in the performance of human groups. Science, 330(6004), 686-688.
Yorke, M. (2006). Employability in higher education: What it is – what it is not. Higher Education Academy. Retrieved from https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/system/files/id116_employability_in_higher_education_336.pdf
Yorke, M., & Knight, P. (2004). Self-theories: Their role in motivation, personality, and development. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, 2(1), 87-99.