In addition to knowledge and technical expertise, skills such as communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are essential for personal and professional development.
According to UNESCO, almost 50 per cent of higher education students suffer from mental health challenges.
The Department of Philosophy, Presidency University, Kolkata recently hosted a national seminar on – ‘Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy – Celebrating 300 years of Kant.’
Higher education is often viewed as the gateway to career success, yet in today’s rapidly evolving job market, a degree alone no longer guarantees employability.
While there have been active conversations about emphasising experiential learning and integrating technology into the curriculum, another key area for educational institutions is to focus on fostering leadership skills, a much sought-after trait for present-day employers.
Technology integration has become indispensable for keeping students engaged and optimising their learning process. Immersive learning, in particular, has revolutionised how students can engage with academic content.
In a conversation with The Statesman, B M Satish, dean, School of Engineering at Mohan Babu University talks about how crucial it is to prepare students to take on leadership roles in the fields of automation, green technology and how their role as engineers would evolve.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making a significant impact across various sectors, and education is no exception to it. A UNESCO report highlights that AI has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, via innovative teaching and learning practices.
The Gutti Koya tribals in the state live in remote habitations, located deep inside the forests, where they have no access to modern amenities such as electricity and no schools as well. In most cases, the children have to travel long distances through the forest and even cross flooded streams during monsoons to reach state-run schools, making it impossible for them to attend regularly.
Soft skills, also referred to as emotional intelligence or social abilities, enhance a person's capacity for handling both personal and professional situations effectively. These include communication, adaptability, and emotional regulation. Homeschooling enables the individual development of these skills, enhancing the significance of learning compared to traditional academic methods.
