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WEEK EIGHT
TOPIC: SKILLS ACQUISITION
CONTENT:
- Meaning of Skill Acquisition.
- Reasons for Skill Acquisition
- 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 professional e.g. Fine artists, mechanics,
Potter, 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:
- Taking risks
- Decision Making.
- Managing emergency situation
- Survival strategy
- Leaning to live together.
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