HUN101 LIFE SKILS (S1/S2)

COMMON TO ALL BRANCHES

Preamble: Life skills are those competencies that provide the means for an individual to be resourceful and positive while taking on life's vicissitudes. Development of one's personality by being aware of the self, connecting with others, reflecting on the abstract and the concrete, leading and generating change, and staying rooted in time-tested values and principles is being aimed at. This course is designed to enhance the employability and maximize the potential of the students by introducing them to the principles that underly personal and professional success, and help them acquire the skills needed to apply these principles in their lives and careers.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO 1

Define and Identify different life skills required in personal and professional life

CO 2

Develop an awareness of the self and apply well-defined techniques to cope with emotions

and stress.

CO 3

Explain the basic mechanics of effective communication and demonstrate these through

presentations.

CO 4

Take part in group discussions

CO 5

Use appropriate thinking and problem solving techniques to solve new problems

CO 6

Understand the basics of teamwork and leadership

Mark distribution

Total Marks :100

CIE :50

ESE :50

ESE Duration : 2hours

End Semester Examination

Total Marks: 50 Time: 2 hrs.

Part A: Short answer question (25 marks)

There will be one question from each MODULE (five questions in total, five marks each). Each question should be written in about maximum of 400 words. Parameters to be used for evaluation are as follows:

(i) Content Clarity/Subject Knowledge

(ii) Presentation style

(iii) Organization of content

Part B: Case Study (25 marks)

The students will be given a case study with questions at the end. The students have to analyze the case and answer the question at the end. Parameters to be used for evaluation are as follows:

(i) Analyze the case situation

(ii) Key players/characters of the case

(iii) Identification of the problem (both major & minor if exists)

(iv) Bring out alternatives

(v) Analyze each alternative against the problem

(vi) Choose the best alternative

(vii) Implement as solution

(viii) Conclusion

(ix) Answer the question at the end of the case

SYLLABUS

MODULE 1

Overview of Life Skills: Meaning and significance of life skills, Life skills identified by WHO: Self- awareness, Empathy, Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Decision making, problem solving, Effective communication, interpersonal relationship, coping with stress, coping with emotion.

Life skills for professionals: positive thinking, right attitude, attention to detail, having the big picture, learning skills, research skills, perseverance, setting goals and achieving them, helping others, leadership, motivation, self-motivation, and motivating others, personality development, IQ, EQ, and SQ

10 CORE LIFE SKILL LAID DOWN BY WHO (repeatedly asked question) is explained in this video

Stress management (previous year question is explained in this video

SAMPLE VEDIO

Decision making

MODULE 2

Self-awareness: definition, need for self-awareness; Coping With Stress and Emotions, Human Values, tools and techniques of SA: questionnaires, journaling, reflective questions, meditation, mindfulness, psychometric tests, feedback.

Stress Management: Stress, reasons and effects, identifying stress, stress diaries, the four A's of stress management, techniques, Approaches: action-oriented, emotion-oriented, acceptance- oriented, resilience, Gratitude Training,

Coping with emotions: Identifying and managing emotions, harmful ways of dealing with emotions, PATH method and relaxation techniques.

Morals, Values and Ethics: Integrity, Civic Virtue, Respect for Others, Living Peacefully. Caring, Sharing, Honesty, Courage, Valuing Time, Time management, Co operation, Commitment, Empathy, Self-Confidence, Character, Spirituality, Avoiding Procrastination, Sense of Engineering Ethics

Stress management practical aspects

Four A's of stress management

Self awareness strategies

Empathy

Universal ethical principles

Life skills acquiring

MODULE 3

21st century skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Need for Creativity in the 21st century, Imagination, Intuition, Experience, Sources of Creativity, Lateral Thinking, Myths of creativity, Critical thinking Vs Creative thinking, Functions of Left Brain & Right brain, Convergent & Divergent Thinking, Critical reading & Multiple Intelligence.

Steps in problem solving: Problem Solving Techniques, Six Thinking Hats, Mind Mapping, Forced Connections. Analytical Thinking, Numeric, symbolic, and graphic reasoning. Scientific temperament and Logical thinking.

MODULE 4

Group and Team Dynamics: Introduction to Groups: Composition, formation, Cycle, thinking, Clarifying expectations, Problem Solving, Consensus, Dynamics techniques, Group vs Team, Team Dynamics, Virtual Teams. Managing team performance and managing conflicts, Intrapreneurship.

MODULE 5

Leadership: Leadership framework, entrepreneurial and moral leadership, vision, cultural dimensions. Growing as a leader, turnaround leadership, managing diverse stakeholders, crisis management. Types of Leadership, Traits, Styles, VUCA Leadership, Levels of Leadership, Transactional vs Transformational Leaders, Leadership Grid, Effective Leaders.

IMPORTANT TOPICS VIDEO LINK : www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUUwojhmZOU&list=PLU9qGTRXUDkkmSzlqOJ64YXA__bsh9-P7&pp=iAQB

LAB ACTIVITES

Verbal

Effective communication and Presentation skills.

Different kinds of communication; Flow of communication; Communication networks, Types of barriers; Miscommunication

Introduction to presentations and group discussions.

Learning styles: visual, aural, verbal, kinaesthetic, logical, social, solitary; Previewing, KWL table, active listening, REAP method

Note-taking skills: outlining, non-linear note-taking methods, Cornell notes, three column note taking.

Memory techniques: mnemonics, association, flashcards, keywords, outlines, spider diagrams and mind maps, spaced repetition.

Time management: auditing, identifying time wasters, managing distractions, calendars and checklists; Prioritizing - Goal setting, SMART goals; Productivity tools and apps, Pomodoro technique.

Non Verbal:

Non-verbal Communication and Body Language: Forms of non-verbal communication; Interpreting body-language cues; Kinesics; Proxemics; Chronemics; Effective use of body language, Communication in a multi cultural environment.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Shiv Khera, You Can Win, Macmillan Books, New York, 2003.

2. Barun K. Mitra, “Personality Development & Soft Skills”, Oxford Publishers, Third impression, 2017.

3. ICT Academy of Kerala, "Life Skills for Engineers", McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Ltd., 2016.

4. Caruso, D. R. and Salovey P, “The Emotionally Intelligent Manager: How to Develop and Use the Four Key Emotional Skills of Leadership”, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.

5. Kalyana, “Soft Skill for Managers”; First Edition; Wiley Publishing Ltd, 2015.

6. Larry James, “The First Book of Life Skills”; First Edition, Embassy Books, 2016.

7. Shalini Verma, “Development of Life Skills and Professional Practice”; First Edition; Sultan Chand (G/L) & Company, 2014.

8. Daniel Goleman, "Emotional Intelligence"; Bantam, 2006.

9. Remesh S., Vishnu R.G., "Life Skills for Engineers", Ridhima Publications, First Edition, 2016.

10. Butterfield Jeff, “Soft Skills for Everyone”, Cengage Learning India Pvt Ltd; 1 edition, 2011.

11. Training in Interpersonal Skills: Tips for Managing People at Work, Pearson Education, India; 6 edition, 2015.

12. The Ace of Soft Skills: Attitude, Communication and Etiquette for Success, Pearson Education; 1 edition, 2013.

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