PROMOTION OF LIFE SKILLS--CIVICS FORM ONE, TWO, THREE & FOUR.
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Enumeration and categorization
UNICEF states "there is no definitive list" of life skills but enumerates many "psychosocial and interpersonal skills generally considered important." It asserts life skills are a synthesis: "many skills are used simultaneously in practice. For example, decision-making often involves critical thinking ("what are my options?") and values clarification ("what is important to me?"), (How do I FEEL about this?"). Ultimately, the interplay between the skills is what produces powerful behavioural outcomes, especially where this approach is supported by other strategies[1]Life skills can vary from financial literacy,[2] substance abuse prevention,[3] to therapeutic techniques to deal with disabilities, such as autism.[4][5] Life skills curricula designed for K-12 often emphasizes communications and practical skills needed for successful independent living for developmental disabilities/special education students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).[6] However, some programs are for general populations, such as the Overcoming Obstacles program for middle schools and high schools.[7]
Parenting 2.0 (P2.0),[8] LinkedIn's largest parenting group with more than 4,000 members (as of March, 2014),[9] defines Life Skills as all the non-academic foundational skills human beings learn and use to thrive individually and live optimally in community with others. P2.0's founder, Marlaine Paulsen Cover created a Life Skills Report Card that lists five basic skills categories:
- Personal care
- Organization
- Respect for self and others
- Communication
- Social skills