RELEVANCE OF PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS FOR ADOLESCENTS IN THE PRESENT ERA
Dr. Sheenu G S
Assistant Professor, Kerala University College of Teacher Education, Kollam, Kerala
Abstract
The current system of education in some or other ways unbalanced. It focuses heavily on acquisition of information at the expense of attitudes, skills, and traits. The present system requires an intellectual method of education to live a sophisticated manner of life in a cultured society. Education should rely more on life skills viz, problem solving, decision making, self awareness, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication skills etc than information recognition, among other things. The fundamental aim of education should not be confined alone in getting a good job or position rather it should focus also on leveling up .their personalities and skills to make the best out of their student life. Life skill education curriculum contains several life skills that can form the independency of students so that it has an impact on their ability to anticipate all the problems of life. Life skill education has two perspectives, improving mental well- being especially among young people in dealing with life problems, and increasing children’s skill activities. Among the adolescents boredom, rebellion, disorientation, peer pressure and curiosity are the host factors that promote high risk behavior such as alcoholism, drug abuse and casual relationships. Life skill education is an effective tool for empowering the youth to act responsibly, take initiative and control over stress and emotions. It assumes that when young people are able to rise above emotional impasses arising from daily conflicts, entangled relationships and peer pressure, they are less likely to resort to antisocial or high risk behaviors.
Keywords: Problem Solving Skills, Adolescents
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2025-06-01
| Vol | : | 11 |
| Issue | : | 5 |
| Month | : | May |
| Year | : | 2025 |