An Activity Based Learning Model for Teaching of Soft Skills to Prospective Teachers

Abstract

A qualified competent teacher requires mastery in both hard as well as soft skills. In Pakistan, teacher education primarily focuses on hard skills. This study has developed an Activity Based Learning (ABL) model using an embedded approach for teaching of soft skills to the prospective teachers while teaching the “Curriculum Development” course. The proposed model has four learning components and four activity components. In addition to the classroom activities, the proposed model has implemented using a real-life activity - Planting, Growing and Harvesting Potato Crop. The participants’ attitude towards the activity and their soft skills development is measured through a questionnaire and the researchers’ observation. The results show that the proposed model is very effective for developing the soft skills of prospective teachers.