From Classrooms to Real Life: Cultivating Advanced Life Skills in Students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: In an era characterised by rapid technological change, social complexity, and global uncertainty, education systems are increasingly expected to move beyond content transmission and focus on the holistic development of learners. Advanced life skills—such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, collaboration, adaptability, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving—are now widely recognised as essential for students’ personal well-being, civic engagement, and employability. This article examines the concept of advanced life skills, situates them within contemporary educational frameworks, and explores pedagogical strategies that enable their effective cultivation in school settings. Drawing on international policy documents, empirical research, and classroom-based practices, the paper highlights experiential learning, competency-based assessment, social-emotional learning, and community engagement as key pathways for bridging classroom learning with real-life application. The article concludes by emphasising the role of teachers, school leadership, and curriculum design in ensuring that life skills education becomes an integral and sustainable component of formal schooling.
Author: Dr. Kishor Jaydas Nikhare
Language: English
Topic: Social Skills and Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7159648128
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