Innovations and Technologies for Soft Skill Development and Learning

Innovations and Technologies for Soft Skill Development and Learning
Author: Nagarajan, Suresh Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2020-04-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1799834662

Traditional education revolves around the teaching of technical skills, especially within STEM fields. However, soft skills—broadly, communication and intrapersonal skills—are essential within all fields, especially those frequently involving research and collaboration. However, the focus on teaching students to be adept communicators and team members remains woefully underdeveloped. Innovations and Technologies for Soft Skill Development and Learning is a pivotal reference source that explores the mental and psychological growth of individual learners at different stages of education concerning soft skills and the need for innovation and creativity to lead a successful career. Highlighting topics including higher education, emotional intelligence, and student behavior, this book is ideally designed for educators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, administrators, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and students.

Skills for Innovation and Research

Skills for Innovation and Research
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-02-04
Genre:
ISBN: 926409749X

This book seeks to increase understanding of the links between skills and innovation. It explores the wide range of skills required, and it presents data and evidence on countries' stocks and flows of skills and the links between skill inputs and innovation outputs.

Soft Skills at Work: Technology for Career Success

Soft Skills at Work: Technology for Career Success
Author: Beverly Amer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008-06-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781603340144

Soft Skills at work is a multimedia product that contains a printed workbook and a CD containing live-action videos. With this innovative product, students will develop the soft skills necessary to land a job and thrive in their careers and within the workplace. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Innovations and Technologies in Science/STEM Education: Opportunities, Challenges and Sustainable Practices

Innovations and Technologies in Science/STEM Education: Opportunities, Challenges and Sustainable Practices
Author: Wang-Kin Chiu
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2024-04-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 2832547028

In our digital era, harnessing innovations and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning has been an important research area in the field of education around the world. In science/STEM education, technologies can be leveraged to present and visualize scientific theories and concepts effectively, while the development of pedagogic innovations usually requires collective, inter-disciplinary research efforts. In addition, emerging technologies can better support teachers to assess students’ learning performance in STEM subjects and offer students viable virtual environments to facilitate laboratory-based learning, thereby contributing to sustainable development in both K-12 and higher education.

Proving the Value of Soft Skills

Proving the Value of Soft Skills
Author: Jack Phillips
Publisher:
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN:

A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing the Value of Soft Skill Programs As organizations rise to meet the challenges of technological innovation, globalization, changing customer needs and perspectives, demographic shifts, and new work arrangements, their mastery of soft skills will likely be the defining difference between thriving and merely surviving. Yet few executives champion the expenditure of resources to develop these critical skills. Why is that and what can be done to change this thinking? For years, managers convinced executives that soft skills could not be measured and that the value of these programs should be taken on faith. Executives no longer buy that argument but demand the same financial impact and accountability from these functions as they do from all other areas of the organization. In Proving the Value of Soft Skills , measurement and evaluation experts Patti Phillips, Jack Phillips, and Rebecca Ray contend that efforts can and should be made to demonstrate the effect of soft skills. They also claim that a proven methodology exists to help practitioners articulate those effects so that stakeholders' hearts and minds are shifted toward securing support for future efforts. This book reveals how to use the ROI Methodology to clearly show the impact and ROI of soft skills programs. The authors guide readers through an easy-to-apply process that includes: business alignment design evaluation data collection isolation of the program effects cost capture ROI calculations results communication. Use this book to align your programs with organizational strategy, justify or enhance budgets, and build productive business partnerships. Included are job aids, sample plans, and detailed case studies.

Inspiration for Innovation

Inspiration for Innovation
Author: BIS Publishers
Publisher: BIS Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-02-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789063694968

Inspires you how to develop an innovative mindset, start innovation in practice, ideate new ideas, create a culture for innovation and how to implement innovation projects.

Social Innovations in Education, Environment, and Healthcare

Social Innovations in Education, Environment, and Healthcare
Author: Chandan, Harish Chandra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2024-07-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

In the 21st century, traditional approaches to societal challenges often fall short. The need for innovative solutions is palpable, grounded in the understanding that progress is contingent upon embracing change. Scholars, policymakers, and institutions grapple with the delicate balance between economic growth and social well-being. The dichotomy between technical and social innovations becomes apparent, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of their interplay. The urgency to bridge this gap, addressing societal needs while fostering economic prosperity forms the crux of the challenge. Social Innovations in Education, Environment, and Healthcare emerge as an illuminating solution. Authored by experts in the field, this book offers a compelling exploration of social innovation as the key to unlocking transformative change. By delving into the intricacies of ideation, collaboration, implementation, and value creation, the book provides a roadmap for scholars, policymakers, non-profit organizations, for-profit firms, and universities. It dismantles the barriers between developed and developing nations, advocating for a global perspective in the pursuit of inclusive and impactful social innovations.

Total Innovative Management Excellence (TIME)

Total Innovative Management Excellence (TIME)
Author: H. James Harrington
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2020-04-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000060462

Dr. H. James Harrington and Frank Voehl have gathered together the thoughts and ideas of more than 20 of the most creative innovation thought leaders from business, professional practice, and academia in this compelling book. The thought leaders look at innovation from almost every angle – their statements offer an unparalleled view of innovation and provide a depth of insight that is extraordinary. Harrington and Voehl’s reflection on each chapter, and on the sections within the book, provides useful links between themes and reinforces the relationships between many of the ideas. Anyone interested in innovation (practitioner or researcher) will benefit from this global thought collection. The contributors' multiple perspectives, models, practical examples, and stories provide a sense of innovation that no single writer could ever capture. A company’s future growth will only come through successful innovation. This book is organized around Dr. Harrington's innovation pyramid, which consists of the 16 building blocks required to bring about significant improvements in an organization’s ability to deliver creative products. It highlights the principles and recommendations in ISO's new innovation standard 56002 and provides many new concepts that are not included in the standard. It includes a free, powerful, and valuable online customized innovation maturity analysis. Following three unassailable facts will strike you as soon as you read this book: 1. Innovation is the new mantra; whether you're involved in a not-for-profit, for-profit, service sector, or governmental organization. 2. Understanding that innovation and creative activities penetrate into every part of an organization requiring multiple perspectives that drive a new way of thinking and working that impacts the organization's culture, social operations, and commercial context that impacts the total organization, and not just new products or services. 3. Innovation is an exciting adventure. Total Innovative Management Excellence (TIME): The Future of Innovation (978-0-367-43242-3, 340635) draws on insights from around the globe in order to be competitive in fast-moving technologies.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Author:
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2024-03-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1837690111

From ancient skills passed down through imitation to the apprentice systems of ancient civilizations and onward to the formal vocational education systems of today, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has existed for thousands of years. It has made significant contributions to society, the economy, and technological advancements throughout the course of human civilization. While the contemporary concepts and principles of TVET have a history of only a few hundred years, the professional and technical talents nurtured by TVET have initiated and completed numerous industrial revolutions, exerting a profound influence on modernization initiatives. High-quality TVET construction is recognized as a crucial driver in promoting global social and economic development. Therefore, as an integral part of the educational system, countries worldwide spare no effort in constructing vocational education systems. Understanding vocational education experiences from around the world can assist each country or region in drawing inspiration when developing their own TVET systems. This book gathers research experiences from various countries and regions in the realms of “Educational Policies and Institutions” and “Curriculum and Instruction”, aiming to offer readers insights from diverse TVET achievements in different contexts and backgrounds.