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Over 60 lesson plans to teach people with disabilities life skills

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Social skills are some of the most important building blocks of life. This article provides teachers with great ideas for incorporating social skills in the Junior High. Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/103312.aspx#ixzz1DtyRSPq1

Do you want to become market-savvy in just two years? Such skills might come in handy in life if you go for an associate's degree in economics.

Do you want to become market-savvy in just two years? Such skills might come in handy in life if you go for an associate's degree in economics.

Communication skills always play a vital role in personal and professional life of an individual.

There is a great deal that I like about this description of humanity at its best from Ryan & Deci. It is both a goal to be achieved and an indicator of conditions which are required for us to fulfil our potential. While the focus of this statement is on the actions of the individual we can see how society might act to deny individuals the opportunities to lead such an inspired and agentic life. I like to imagine what a school might be like if every individual who plays a part in its functioning strove to extend themselves, master new skills and apply their talents responsibly.  Maybe schools would be like the 'learning organisations' described by Peter Senge. 

The evidence is mounting and the narrative around education is shifting towards a story centred on long-life skills, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. Success in the future seems to be connected closely to one's capacity to innovate, to problem find and to make strategic decisions when confronted by unique situations for which we have not been specifically prepared. 

Campus life is one of the integral parts of a college education. Not only do you acquire the skills for a bright future but also have an experience that is conducive to wholesome growth of your personality. These Universities besides offering an extremely bright future have a campus that lingers on in your mind.

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