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JSS3 Basic Science Lesson Note on Skills Acquisition

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TOPIC: SKILLS ACQUISITION

CONTENT:

  1. Meaning of Skill Acquisition.
  2. Reasons for Skill Acquisition
  3. Types of Skills

Skill is the ability to do something well. Skills that can be acquired to earn a living include: knowledge of computer operations, hairdressing, tailoring, automobile repair, pottery, bread making, photography, plumbing, etc.

Meaning of Skill Acquisition

Skill acquisition is the art of learning to do something in order to earn a living and or to survive. There are different types of professionals e.g.   Fine artists, mechanics, Potter, and vulcanizes, from whom one can learn trades in order to earn a living. Learning to read and write is a skill you acquire at school. Therefore, skill acquisition involves learning to do something well.  It helps to improve quality of life and appreciate human capability.

Reasons for Skills Acquisition

There are many reasons why one will want to acquire a skill. Some of these may include:

  1. Taking risks
  2. Decision Making.
  3. Managing emergency situation
  4. Survival strategy
  5. Learning to live together.

 Types of skills

There are different types of skills. Skills are learnt in:

  1. Farming: This is the skill acquired for crop and animal husbandry. People farm in order to survive. Crop husbandry involves planting crops such as maize, cassava, yam, plantain, etc. Animal husbandry involves fish farming, poultry farming, snail farming, etc.

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