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Soft Skills Class

 

For Soft Skills class aimed at Junior Secondary School (JSS 1-3) and Senior Secondary School (SS 1-3), the focus would be on developing the interpersonal, communication, and personal effectiveness skills that are crucial for a wide variety of careers. Soft skills complement technical knowledge and are valuable in any professional environment. Below is a list of core subjects and elective subjects designed to support career-focused learning, with a focus on soft skills development.

Junior Secondary School

(JSS 1-3)

These subjects provide the basic foundation for both academic development and the cultivation of soft skills.

Core Subjects

  1. English Language: Communication, public speaking, writing, reading comprehension (essential for effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills in any career).

  2. Mathematics: Problem-solving, logical thinking, analytical skills (helps with decision-making, attention to detail, and critical thinking).

  3. Social Studies: Understanding of societal issues, empathy, teamwork (useful for roles in community service, human resources, and leadership).

  4. Civic Education: Civic responsibility, ethical behavior, leadership (important for roles in leadership, politics, and public service).

  5. Physical and Health Education: Physical fitness, stress management, team collaboration (supports teamwork, health management, and well-being in professional environments).

  6. Business Studies: Basic business knowledge, communication, organization (foundational for future careers in management, entrepreneurship, and corporate roles).

  7. Home Economics: Personal management, responsibility, practical problem-solving (important for roles in hospitality, domestic management, and personal service industries).

  8. Basic Science & Technology: Understanding scientific principles, basic tech literacy (important for analytical and problem-solving roles in STEM careers).

Elective Subjects

These subjects focus on personal development, emotional intelligence, and career-specific soft skills.

  1. Home Economics: Time management, communication, multitasking (valuable for roles in hospitality, family support, and service industries).

  2. Creative Writing: Writing, storytelling, creative thinking (essential for careers in journalism, advertising, publishing, and media).

  3. Fine Arts: Creativity, emotional expression, visual communication (important for roles in design, marketing, and media).

  4. Technical Drawing: Visualization, planning, organization (essential for careers in architecture, engineering, and design).

  5. Music: Teamwork, discipline, creativity (important for careers in entertainment, arts, or event planning).

  6. Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Italian, Germany, Arabic (Multilingual communication, cultural awareness (important for international business, diplomacy, and customer service roles).

Senior Secondary School

(SS 1-3)

These subjects focus on personal development, emotional intelligence, and career-specific soft skills.

Core Subjects

  1. English Language: Continued development of reading, writing, and speaking skills, focusing on more professional and formal communication styles (essential for any career).

  2. Mathematics: Advanced problem-solving, data analysis, attention to detail (essential for critical thinking and data-driven roles).

  3. Economics: Understanding economic trends, business communication, negotiation (important for roles in management, entrepreneurship, and finance).

  4. Government: Leadership, decision-making, public speaking (important for careers in law, politics, and civil service).

  5. ICT (Information and Communication Technology): Digital literacy, online communication, problem-solving (important for careers in IT, business, and communication).

  6. Business Studies: Advanced organizational skills, leadership, marketing, and management principles (vital for aspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and business professionals).

  7. Geography: Spatial awareness, critical thinking, environmental responsibility (important for careers in urban planning, environmental science, and logistics).

  8. Agricultural Science: Environmental sustainability, leadership in agribusiness (useful for careers in agribusiness, environmental management, and leadership roles).

Elective Subjects

  1. Psychology: Emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, understanding human behavior (important for roles in HR, counseling, customer service, and leadership).

  2. Entrepreneurship: Innovation, business planning, decision-making (crucial for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders).

  3. Public Speaking/ Communication: Oral communication, persuasive speaking, leadership (essential for roles in law, media, politics, and management).

  4. Personal Development/ Soft Skills: Self-management, goal setting, self-awareness, networking, and resilience (important for career progression in any field).

  5. Leadership and Teamwork: Teamwork, leadership principles, conflict management (critical for careers in management, leadership, and business).

  6. Media Studies: Media literacy, digital communication, content creation (useful for careers in journalism, digital media, public relations, and marketing).

  7. Creative Arts and Design: Design thinking, innovation, and problem-solving (important for roles in graphic design, advertising, and media production).

  8. Hospitality Management: Customer service, event planning, organizational skills (valuable for careers in tourism, hospitality, and customer service management).

  9. Health Education: Health management, stress management, wellness strategies (important for roles in health services, wellness coaching, and community health).

  10. Cultural Studies: Understanding diverse cultures, intercultural communication (important for roles in diplomacy, international business, and cultural exchange).

  11. Literature in English: Literary analysis, writing and editing, research, communication (important for students interested in investigating various literary works, authors, and historical contexts).

  12. Language Studies: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa language (important for students interested in delving deep in cultural preservation and communication skills in language studies).

  13. Religious Studies:  Christianity and Islamic studies (important for students interested in religion studies).

  14. Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Italian, Germany, Arabic (Multilingual communication, cultural awareness (important for international business, diplomacy, and customer service roles).

Career-Focused

Learning Activities

 

By focusing on soft skills such as communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving, students will develop the competencies needed for a wide range of careers. These skills are essential for leadership roles, customer-facing jobs, team-based work environments, and any profession requiring interaction with others.

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  • Workshops on Soft Skills: Activities like team-building, communication exercises, conflict resolution training, and leadership workshops.

  • Internships and Job Shadowing: Students can shadow professionals in different fields to gain exposure to the work environment and practice interpersonal skills in real-world settings.

  • Public Speaking Competitions: Helps students develop their communication skills and confidence.

  • Networking Events: Facilitating opportunities for students to interact with professionals in various fields, giving them a chance to practice communication and networking.

  • Volunteering and Community Service: Encouraging students to volunteer in community projects can help them develop empathy, teamwork, and leadership.

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