Skills for Working, Learning & Living
Skills for Working, Learning and Living
(SWLL) is a series of personal development activities
for adult learners. Activities are designed to improve the basic
workplace and life skills that are important for learning and
labour market success.
Features
- 47 learning modules that may be completed as a comprehensive
course, or integrated into existing programs (approximately 40-60
hours of materials). Learner modules and the instructor guide are
available on CD-ROM.
- Modules include:
- Personal Management (Self Development • Risk
Management) Topics include ethics, accountability, growth, safety
procedures, emergency response, identifying risk, etc.
- Managing Transitions (Lifelong Learning •
Adapting to Change • Career Development). Topics include
self-directed learning, learning opportunities, managing change,
getting support, life/work exploration and career building,
etc.
- Working with Others (Interpersonal
Communication • Building Community • Teamwork) Topics include group
dynamics, building relationships, courtesy, respect, team
expectations, taking leadership, participating in a team, etc.
- Thinking Skills (Problem Solving/Decision
Making • Finding Information • Creative Thinking. Topics include
problem identification, making decisions, evaluating results,
accessing and using information, developing ideas, etc.
Version
- Skills for Working, Learning and Living
(SWLL) -Instructor Guide and Learner
Workbooks
Audience
SWLL is best suited for
adults entering into formal training or the workforce for the first
time. The materials are designed for learners who may be facing
several barriers to success in school, work or life.
Skills for Working, Learning and
Living is available through authorized TOWES
distributors.