ROLE OF EDUCATION IN PROMOTING LIFE SKILLS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Keywords:
Education, Life Skills Development, Curriculum, Teacher Training, Lifelong LearningAbstract
This article presents approaches to developing and promoting life skills through education, which are essential in preparing learners for contemporary society. Education not only provides academic knowledge but also focuses on developing crucial life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional management. Integrating life skills into the curriculum from early childhood to higher education, training teachers to effectively teach these skills, and promoting lifelong learning are key factors in fostering these skills. In the future, educational systems should focus on developing life skills alongside academic subjects to ensure learners are equipped to adapt to and face challenges in a rapidly changing world.
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