Whether referring to them as life skills, transferable skills, soft skills or competencies, almost all educators agree that students need additional skills as well as academic knowledge to be successful. Skills such as brainstorming effectively, working in a team and good time management are crucial, especially in the world of work. In this sixth video from our ‘Skill up in language and life’ series of author tips, Open Mind and Mind series co-author Mickey Rogers shares her take-away tips on teaching some of these transferable skills.
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