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THUONGMAI UNIVERSITY ENGLISH FALCUTY ---&--- DISCUSSION
HOW TO DEVELOP SKILLS AT WORK FOR TEACHING CAREER. Group : 07 Lecturer : Vũ Thị Hoài Class : 231_ENPR4911_01 Hà Nội – 2023 CONTENTS
I. Introduction...................................................................................................................3
II. What to do before developing skills?............................................................................3
2.1. Think about career goals........................................................................................3
2.2. Reassess your strengths and weaknesses...............................................................3
III. How to develop hard skills?.........................................................................................4
3.1. Definition of hard skills.........................................................................................4
3.2. The importance of hard skills in the workplace.....................................................5
3.3. How to develop hard skills teachers looking for....................................................5
IV. How to develop soft skills?..........................................................................................6
4.1. Definition of soft skills..........................................................................................6
4.2. The importance of soft skills in the workplace......................................................6
4.3. How to develop soft skills teachers looking for.....................................................7
V. Conclusion...................................................................................................................9 I. INTRODUCTION. 1
Teaching is not simply imparting knowledge. As parents and students have more
and more needs and demands for quality education, teachers not only have to constantly
learn to improve their professional knowledge but also have to equip themselves with the
knowledge and skills necessary to be able to impart that knowledge to our students,
especially in the current stage of development. So how can teachers develop necessary
workplace skills? How to make the lesson effective and leave an impression on students?
What do they need to prepare? Let's find out in this discussion.
II. WHAT TO DO BEFORE DEVELOPING SKILLS? 2.1. Think about career goals.
As you consider how you can expand your skill set at work, start by thinking about
your career goals. What kind of position do you want to have in the long term? Once you
answer that question, you can better determine where your current skill set is lacking. To
do so, start by searching for relevant jobs that match your career goals. Once you see a job
description of a role that interests you, you can begin to piece together where you need to
improve. For example, perhaps you would like to manage a team of your own in the
future, but you lack the leadership experience. As a result, you would want to find
opportunities to lead a project or initiative in your current role.
2.2. Reassess your strengths and weaknesses.
Identifying our strengths and weaknesses can help us understand our abilities and
limitations, allowing us to set realistic goals and develop strategies for achieving them.
By focusing on our strengths, we can maximize our potential and achieve greater success
in our personal and professional lives. 2
Identifying our weakness also allow us to improve upon them and work to overcome
them. Additionally, knowing our strengths and weaknesses can help us to be more self-
aware and to better understand how others perceive us, which can be useful in personal
and professional relationships. Overall, identifying our strengths and weaknesses can lead
to improved self-awareness, more effective goal setting and strategies, and better relationships with others.
So, five effective steps can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses:
List your strengths: The concrete skills and knowledge you’ve acquired through
work experience and education may come to mind first. The softer intrinsic
strengths may be less obvious but more fundamental. Look back to your earlier
jobs and to your time at school. What did you enjoy most? What were you best
at? Your current job may hold clues. Pay attention. Look for surprises.
Ask others for input: Ask current or former colleagues for honest feedback
without pulling punches. They may mention strengths you don’t recognize,
raise questions about the strengths you do mention, or ask questions that lead
you to imagine new strengths. Get the ball rolling by asking questions like
these: What am I best at? What strengths might I build on? What are my
weaknesses? What jobs should I avoid? What jobs should I target?
Revisit past feedback: Reread your old performance appraisals or recall
coaching from supervisors, even if it’s about a different kind of position.
“Hire” yourself: Think about hiring yourself for your current job, as if you
didn’t already have it. Ask yourself why you would — or would not — be hired for this job. 3
Revisit your strength list: Return to your first list of strengths, and modify it to
reflect what else you’ve learned. Categorize and rank that list. Be specific.
Generic strengths are easy to state. They’re seldom helpful. Specific strengths
are credible. They will naturally target you to some opportunities.
III. HOW TO DEVELOP HARD SKILLS?
3.1. Definition of hard skills.
The term hard skills refers to job-specific abilities or knowledge learned through
education, hands-on experience, or training. In practice, hard skills are either the technical
skills needed to perform a certain job or a general set of expertise (such as project management).
When searching for a new job, emphasizing your hard skills is key to taking the
next step in your career because your hard skills prove that you’re qualified and ready to
take on the challenges of the position that you applied for.
However, hard skills alone don’t translate into success, as employees also need
other skills, such as soft skills. Unlike soft skills, hard skills focus on practical abilities
and skills, whereas soft skills focus on behaviors and personalities, such as social and
communication skills. In fact, recent survey results show that most hiring managers
specifically look for hard skills at first when scanning applicants’ resumes.
For example, if you wanna be a Software Developer, you will need some of these hard skills:
Programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++)
Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Software development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
Database management (e.g., SQL, MySQL) 4
According to data published by LinkedIn in September 2022, some of the top trending hard skills are: Customer service Sales Accounting Marketing Social media Engineering
Structured query language (SQL) … 3.2
The importance of hard skills in the workplace. For the employees:
Hard skills provide the foundation for performing tasks proficiently and
effectively, allow employees to meet the technical requirements of their job
and deliver high-quality work consistently.
Hard skills help employees to upgrade their CVs and consequently will help
them to be more confident and outstanding with other employees.
Developing relevant hard skills can lead to promotions, salary increases,
and access to higher-level positions within an organization.
Employees who possess specialized technical skills that are in high demand
are less likely to be affected by automation or outsourcing.
For the headhunters and companies: 5
Headhunters rely on hard skills to understand the specific skills needed for a
position, ensuring candidates possess them to match the role's technical requirements.
In-demand hard skills indicate a candidate's expertise in areas that are
valued by employers. Headhunters consider the relevance, proficiency, and
uniqueness of a candidate's hard skills to determine their market value and competitiveness.
Employees with strong technical expertise are more likely to come up with
creative ideas, contribute to research and development efforts, and drive
innovation, leading to company growth and success. 3.3
How to develop hard skills teachers looking for?
When it comes to teachers, hard skills refer to the specific abilities and
qualifications that are crucial for effective teaching and classroom management.
Subject Knowledge: Teachers need in-depth knowledge of the subjects they
are teaching. They should understand the content, concepts, and curriculum
related to their subject area and be able to teach it effectively.
Pedagogical Skills: Pedagogical skills involve the ability to plan and deliver
instruction in a way that engages students and facilitates their learning. It
includes understanding instructional strategies, lesson planning, effective
use of educational materials and resources.
Classroom Management: Classroom management is key to creating a
positive and productive learning environment. Teachers need skills in 6
behavior management, setting clear expectations, maintaining discipline,
and creating a structured and organized classroom.
Differentiation: Teachers should have the ability to differentiate instruction
to meet the diverse needs of their students, adapt teaching methods, materials, and assessments.
Assessment and Evaluation: Teachers must be skilled in assessing student
learning and evaluating their progress, analyzing results, providing
meaningful feedback and informing instructional decisions.
Technology Integration: With the increasing use of technology in education,
teachers need to be proficient in integrating technology tools and resources
into their teaching practices. This includes utilizing educational software,
digital resources, online platforms, and understanding how to effectively use
technology for instruction, communication, and assessment.
IV. HOW TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS?
4.1. Definition of soft skills.
Soft skills are personal traits and abilities that individuals may innately possess,
typically related to a person's personality and character. Also called people skills, soft
skills can help people communicate effectively, demonstrate professionalism and develop business relationships.
Unlike hard skills, which are specific to a particular job or task, soft skills are
transferable and can be applied across various settings and roles. Soft skills are intangible
and subjective qualities that cannot be measured or quantified like hard skills. They include: 7 communication teamwork problem-solving critical thinking adaptability time management leadership creativity emotional intelligence 4.2
The importance of softskills in the workplace.
So, why are soft skills so important in the workplace? A study by the National
Soft Skills Association found that 85% of job success is determined by soft skills, while
only 15% is determined by technical abilities. Employers recognize the importance of soft
skills in the workplace, so it's important to showcase these skills in your CV when applying for jobs.
Communication: At the top of the list of desirable soft skills is
communication. Communication is at the heart of everything we do.
Conveying your thoughts clearly and listening to the ideas of people around
you is essential in almost every job and industry. Whether you're giving a
presentation, writing an email, or simply having a conversation,
communicating well can make the difference in getting things done.
Teamwork: Teamwork is another soft skill that employers are seeking.
Working well with others is essential for success in any career. In today's
workplace, it's rare for anyone to complete a project or task independently.
Being an effective part of a team means that you can work well with
different personalities and collaborate and provide support when needed. 8
Problem-solving: Problem-solving
is another soft skill that is a requirement
in almost any workplace. Knowing how to identify a problem, generate
solutions, and implement a plan of action is a valuable skill set that is
sometimes hard to find. Whether you're working on a project, resolving a
conflict, or dealing with a difficult customer; being able to problem-solve
will help you navigate any situation with confidence.
Time management: We are all on the clock in one way or another.
Delivering your work on time is a stabilizing factor among teams, and
shows that you value the time of others. Time management is an essential
soft skill that enables you to prioritize your tasks and set manageable goals.
This is critical in any job, as it allows you to meet deadlines, stay organized, and achieve your goals.
4.3 How to develop soft skills teachers looking for?
Communication skills: Communication skills are essential for conveying
information clearly and engaging students in the learning process. So, to develop
effective communication skills, teachers can work on their public speaking skills
by participating in debates, presentations, or group discussions.
Creativity: Creative teaching methods and interactive activities can make the
learning process more enjoyable and effective. Teachers can engage in activities
that encourage creativity, such as art, music, or writing. Also, they need to explore
new perspectives and generate innovative ideas to help foster their creativity.
Leadership skills: To develop effective leadership skills, teachers should develop
effective decision-making and conflict-resolution skills. 9 Time Management: T
eachers need to create a schedule to manage their time
effectively and prioritize tasks. Set realistic goals and deadlines for their assignments and projects. V. CONCLUSION.
In short, developing and improving skills in the workplace is very important for
development and success in work in general and in a teaching career in particular.
Throughout this presentation, we discussed several key points:
Continuous Learning: Emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and staying
up to date with the latest knowledge and trends in the field of teaching. This can be
achieved through online courses, reading industry-specific material, attending
conferences, and seeking out new learning opportunities.
Improving hard skills and soft skills: balancing hard skills and soft skills will
improve work efficiency in general and teamwork in particular. At the same time, it will
enhance your position and role at work.
Practical application: Actively apply learned knowledge and skills to real-life
situations. Participate in projects and activities that allow you to practice and perfect your
skills while gaining valuable experience along the way.
Remember, the methods mentioned above are just a starting point. By improving
the necessary skills in the teaching process, you can improve your professional
development not only in the eyes of your colleagues but also receive admiration from
your students, while opening up new opportunities and achieving long-term career success. 10 REFERENCE MATERIAL.
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