A lifeskills programme for technikon students

Abstract

An empirical study and a literature review were done to determine the relationship between lifeskills training needs and students' level of study, and also to determine which are the most suitable methods of teaching lifeskills. A survey, using self-administered questionnaires, was conducted, involving students in the Engineering Faculty at the Technikon Northern Gauteng. A stratified random sample was drawn, involving all departments in the faculty, and also students at different levels of study. The study established that lifeskills needs of students differ based on their different levels of study, although there were some needs that were common across all levels. Working in small groups was identified as an effective method of teaching and learning lifeskills.