LIFE SKILLS ).pptxLife skill based education is a form of education that focuses on cultivating personal life skills

Life skills are a set of basic skills acquired through learning and/or direct life experience that enable individuals and groups to effectively handle issues and problems commonly encountered in daily life

1. LIFE SKILLS FOR PRIMARY CLASSES

2. DEVELOPING LIFE SKILLS IN PRIMARY LEARNERS

3. WHAT ARE LIFE SKILLS...   Life skills are a set of basic skills acquired through learning and/or direct life experience that enable individuals and groups to effectively handle issues and problems commonly encountered in daily life

4. Life skill based education(LSBE ) Life skill based education is a form of education that focuses on cultivating personal life skills such as self-reflection , critical thinking ,problem solving and interpersonal skill. Its aim to help children reach their full personal and prepare them for the challenges of everyday life.

5. LIFE SKILL EDUCATION World Health Organisation (WHO) defined Life Skills as "the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday". LIFE SKILL EDUCATION According to UNICEF, Life Skills is a behavior change or behavior development approach designed to address balance of three areas: • Knowledge • Attitude • Skills.

6. CLASSIFICATION Life skill has been classified into three broad categories: Thinking skills: Thinking skills are the skill that enhances the logical faculty of the brain using an analytical ability, thinking creatively and critically, and developing problem-solving skills and improving decision-making abilities. Social skills: Social skills include interpersonal skills, communication skills, leadership skills, management skills, advocacy skills, co-operation and team building skills, etc. Emotional skills: Emotional skills, involves, knowing and being comfortable with oneself. Thus, self- management, including managing/coping with feelings, emotions, stress and resisting peer and family pressure.

7. Why Teach Life Skills? Life skills are essential for: The promotion of healthy child development Primary prevention of some key causes of child death, disease and disability Socialization Preparing children for changing social circumstances Life skills education contributes to : basic education gender equality democracy good citizenship child care and protection quality and efficiency of the education system promotion of lifelong learning quality of life the promotion of peace

8. Why At Pre & Primary Level... Skills begin at home but are reinforced in school Real world examples bring strategies to life If we don’t let them make decisions as children, they won't know how to make good decisions when they get older  By training children in their younger years, it prepares them for better choices Discussing things can become a habit

9. Why Do We Need To Teach Life Skills... Democracies depend upon citizens who are: Aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens Informed about social and political issues concerned about the welfare of others Able to clearly articulate their opinions and arguments Responsible in how they act as citizens

10. 7 ‘Must’ life Skills At Primary ... Time Management Leadership Hygiene Food Wastage Decision Making Saving Money Cleaning Entrepreneur(trades)

11. Life Skills Action Chart... FOR THE BODY Forming Healthy Habits Gaining Control of Your Diet Getting Up in the Morning FOR THE FEELINGS Working with Others Practicing Peace Nurturing Even-Mindedness Making Friends Expanding Sensitivity Choosing Happiness FOR THE WILL Building Will Power Cultivating Courage Living Truth FOR THE INTELLECT Developing Concentration Exploring Flexibility Sharpening the Mind

12. What Are the Most Important Life Skills for Children to Learn? Self Awareness and Self Management Coping with Emotions Focus and Self Control. Perspective-Taking/Empathy. Effective Communication. Making Connections. Critical Thinking. Taking on Challenges. Self-Directed, Engaged Learning . Learning how to learn

13. Benefits Of Life Skills Education... Health Benefits The combination of Psychosocial factors contributes to healthy behaviour The LSE addresses the needs of all children Personal and social skills empower the individual to promote his/her own health as well as the health of others

14. Benefits Of Life Skills Education... Social Benefits Life skills education can promote more pro-social behaviour and so results in less delinquency among adolescents.

15. Benefits Of Life Skills Education...

16. Benefits Of Life Skills Education... Self esteem Self Awareness Assertiveness Coping with Emotion Coping with Stress

17. To reap more than you sow Sow a thought, you reap an action... Sow an action, you reap a habit... Sow a habit, you reap a character... Sow a character, you reap a destiny...

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