Integrating Employability Skills into Curriculum Design
Why is it important to integrate employability skills in curriculum design?
Integrating employability skills into curriculum design prepares students for the workforce and helps them develop competencies that are valued by employers. The job market is constantly evolving, and it is crucial for graduates to have a set of skills relevant and transferable across different industries and sectors.
By integrating employability skills into the curriculum:
- Students are given opportunities to develop, practice and demonstrate these skills through a variety of learning and assessment experiences.
- Helps bridge the gap between academia and industry. Employers often report that graduates lack the necessary skills and experience required to perform in the workplace. By designing a curriculum that integrates employability skills development, students are given hands-on experience to develop, practice, and demonstrate the skills during their university studies and before they enter the workplace.
- Improves student engagement and motivation: Students are guided to experience the relevance of what they are learning which in turn increases their motivation to learn and engage actively in the learning process. This can lead to better learning outcomes and student satisfaction.
- Valerie Cotronei-Baird