In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Kelly Dore and Dr. Anika Cloutier discuss the significance of durable skills in preparing students for the professional world. They explore how these skills differ from traditional academic skills, their impact on professional success, and the importance of integrating them into higher education curricula. The conversation emphasizes the need for explicit recognition and assessment of durable skills in teaching, as well as the role of social interaction in developing these essential competencies.
Timestamp of our conversation:
01:09 - What are durable skills?
04:41 - How do durable skills translate to student success?
07:20 - Balancing durable skills and academic rigor
13:11 - Best practices in integrating durable skills
Speakers:
Dr. Kelly Dore
Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights
Dr. Anika Cloutier
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University
Connect with Kelly:
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258
Connect with Anika:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anika-e-cloutier-12b85484/
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https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/
