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1.10 DEVELOPMENT OF GENERIC SKILLS

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Theoryper Weeks

Practicalper Weeks Theory Examination Oral Examination

2 Hrs 2Hrs NIL 100

• RATIONALE: Over a period of time, it has been observed that effectivity of polytechnic student; their utility at work place can be enhanced by impartinggeneric skills right from entry to the polytechnic. The generic skills are lifeskills; they are life long skills, whose edge needs to be sharpened everymoment.

The content is divided into four logical units(I) Information & learning

(II) Communication skills(III) Self development(IV) Task – Management

It is designed by keeping self in focus with a clear objective of developing Generic Skills,to enhance the capabilities in the fields of searching, assimilating and using information on job. Developing self and managing given tasks, finally to present himself as a technomanager.

It is an effort to develop student that enables him to be successful infinding a practical and reaction solution to any problem he comes across. Itcovers more or less all aspects of life skills. The development of subject isprogressively ascending parallel to development of study in polytechnic.

DETAILED CONTENTENTSUNIT – 1 INFORMATION & LEARNING Marks UnitsCHAPTER-1 INFORMATION SOURCE

Introduction

1.2  Types of informationsources

1.2.1 Print Media1.2.2 Documentary sources1.2.3 Non-documentary sources1.2.4 Non-print media1.2.5 Electronic Media

1.3 ConclusionCHAPTER-2 INFORMATION CENTRE2.1 Introduction2.2 Classification

2.3 Services2.4 Conclusion

CHAPTER-3 PROCEDURE FOR INFORMATION SEARCH

3.1 Introduction3.2 Need of approach

3.3 Types of approach3.4 Steps for information search3.5 Preparation of bibliographic card3.6 Preparation of index card3.7 Conclusion

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CHAPTER-4 LEARNING

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Concept of learning4.3 Basic model of Learning4.4 Principles of learning

4.5 ConclusionCHAPTER-5 MEMORY & COGNITION

5.1 Introduction5.2 Basic Concepts

5.3 Dual store model of memory5.4 Sensory register Characteristics5.5 Attention

i) Factors affecting attentionii) Figure ground rule

5.6 Working memory (WM)i) Characteristics of WM

ii) Control processes in WM5.7 Long Term Memory (L.T.M.)

i) Characteristics of LTMii) Control processes in LTM

5.8 Organization of Knowledge5.9 Conclusion

CHAPTER-6 METACOGNITION & STUDY STRATEGIES.

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Metacognitive knowledge & skills6.3 Self regulated learning6.4 Effective learning & study strategies (covert)

i) Selective attentionii) Maintain Rehearsaliii) Meaningful learning reflectioniv) Internal organizationv) Elaborative rehearsalvi) Visualization

6.5Effective overt learning strategiesi) Effective readingii) Effective listeningiii) Notes taking

6.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-7 LEARNING ON JOB7.1 Introduction7.2 Definition

7.3 Identifying general and specific skills7.4 Workplace as a system7.5 Types of system7.6 Conclusion

CHPTER-8 LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS8.1 Introduction

8.2 Process of performing the job8.3 Domains of Learning job

8.4 ConclusionCHAPTER-9 TESTING OF ACQUIRED SKILLS

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9.1 Introduction

9.2 Objectives9.3 Process for skill analysis

9.4 Conclusion

Unit-II COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CHAPTER-10 BASIC OF COMMUNICATION10.1 Definition10.2 Concept of communication10.3 Communication cycle

10.4 Barriers in communication10.5 Conclusion

CHAPTER-11 TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATIONS11.1 Introduction 

11.2 Oral communication11.3 Written communication

11.4 Body language

11.5 ConclusionUnit-III SELF DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER-12 AREAS OF SELF DEVELOPMENT

12.1 Introduction12.2 Areas of self development

12.3 Self Analysis

12.4 Conclusion

CHAPTER-13 SELF DEVELOPMENT - TIME

13.1 Introduction13.2 The Process of Time Planning

13.3 How to plan your time

13.4 Time Management

13.5 Ways to get the most out of time

management

13.6 Case Study/Exercise

13.7 Conclusion

CHAPTER-14 SELF DEVELOPMENT - STRESS

16.1 Introduction14.2 Stress Physiology & Health

14.3 Coping styles or strategies

14.4 Counteracting Stress

14.5 Stress & Yoga

14.6 Conclusion

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CHAPTER-15 SELF DEVELOPMENT- EMOTION

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Emotional Stability & Self Control

15.3 People Skills-influence & Collaboration

15.4 Emotional Intelligence & Training

15.5 A short story

15.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-16 SELF DEVELOPMENT- HEALTH

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Health-Food, Exercise, Rest

16.3 Body-Observation, Protection

16.4 Dietary Guidelines

16.5 Addictions

16.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-17 SELF DEVELOPMENT- ETHICS

17.1 Introduction

17.2 Basic of Ethics

17.3 Individual and Ethics-Issues

17.4 Code of Ethics

17.5 Conclusion

CHAPTER-18 SELF DEVELOPMENT - MOTIVATION

18.1 Introduction

18.2 Theories of Motivation

18.3 Self Motivation-Contributing

18.4 Attitudes and AttitudeReplacement

18.5 Conclusion

Unit-IV TASK MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER-19 INTRODUCTION TO TASK MANAGEMENT

19.1 Introduction

19.2 Activity19.3 Event19.4 Task19.5 system19.6 Management19.7 Task Management19.8 Conclusion

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CHPTER-20 TASK IDENTIFICATION20.1 Introduction

20.2 Task characteristics20.3 Task sponsor 20.4 Task stakeholder 

- Definition- Identification and

management of stakeholder 20.5 The task dynamic action cycle20.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-21 TASK CUSTOMER21.1 Introduction

21.2Customer 

21.3 customer need and requirement21.4 Customer satisfaction

21.5 Documentation21.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-22 TASK PLANNING22.1 Introduction

22.2 Preparation of task plan22.2.1 Task Mission - statement22.2.2 Task goal and goal Hitachi22.2.3 Task objectives22.3 Task Plan22.3.1 Work break down structure22.3.2 Resource identification

22.3.3 Resource scheduling22.4 Conclusion

CHAPTER-23 TASK EXECUTION AND CONTROL

23.1 Introduction

23.2Task Baseline

23.3 Methodology to perform task & MonitoringTools

23.4 Task control23.5 Task status against baseline could25.6 Conclusion

CHAPTER-24 CLOSING THE TASK24.1 Introduction

24.2 Task summery & conclusions24.3 Task Evalution & Feedback24.4 Conclusion

Note : Assignment are in Learning material. Students must do allassignment to get practice on life situations so that generic skills be usedby them in the life.

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