Preparing Students with 21st Century Skills from the Perspectives of Oman Vision 2040

With the aim of enhancing ELC staff members’ understanding of Oman Vision 2040, Ms. Heba Qureshi conducted a professional development seminar on “Preparing Students with 21st Century Skills from the Perspectives of Oman Vision 2040” on Tuesday, 15 November 2022 at Multi-purpose Hall, Engineering Building.

Ms. Qureshi started the seminar by asking the staff about the 4C’s of 21st Century Skills. Active participation of the attendees showed their willingness to learn more. She emphasized the need to enhance the communication skills of students, for recruiters look for graduates with excellent communication skills. She then shared the list of interactive classroom-activities conducted by her, which focused on formal walk-in job interviews; some methods and tips that helped her enhance her students’ employability skills and the outcomes of the innovative class activity.

Before the session ended, a video recording of the walk-in job interviews and students and teachers’ views and comments were shown to the attendees.

Mr. Mohammed Aslam moderated the session. Ms Heba was awarded with the certificate of Appreciation.