Vol. 5 Issue 17 – Workshop: ‘Innovative Pedagogies for Enhancing The Employability Skills of Students’, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, September 2013

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#17 | May 20, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Introduction

“… The ability to drive the interview rather than being driven and a lot of other signs help develop the first impression.” – Werner Fernandes – Principal Consultant, Pink and White Consulting.

Employability skills are vital to finding a job. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey, 82 per cent of businesses consider these skills to be the single most important consideration when recruiting graduates. However 70 per cent of employers said that university students need to do more to prepare themselves to be effective in the workplace. Despite realizing the
importance of employability skills graduates are currently falling short of employers’ expectations.

Businesses want graduates who not only to add value but also to possess the skills that would transform their organizations in the face of continuous and rapid economic and technological changes. All graduates irrespective of their academic discipline need to be
equipped with employability skills that cover a wide range of non-academic or softer skills and abilities which are of value at the workplaces. It includes the ability to communicate effectively in various professional contexts; work in a team; a willingness to
demonstrate initiative and original thought; self discipline in starting and completing tasks in time. In short, today’s employers expect the fresh graduates to possess the necessary skills to perform well in their organizations and here comes the role of universities and their teachers. It is crucial that universities and employers work with students to provide proper signposting to ensure they are in a
position to make informed decisions and to develop and realize their goals. (more…)

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Vol. 5 Issue 17 – Research Paper: ‘A Study on problems in prepositions for the second language learners (L2)’ by R. Deepa

ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#17 | May 20, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036

Introduction:

Language is one of the most wonderful creations of man. If there had been no languages, it would have been difficult for a man to communicate his views to his fellow human beings, there could not be educational activity, no law making, no preaching, no lecturing and nothing like talking, singing, writing and exchanging views and there could not be a chance for the existence of a book. So it is essential for the human beings to learn language.

English language is treated as second language in India. The study of English was started and in India almost two centuries ago and got the place of curriculum during the British rule, since than English continues to be the national link language in India. Language is an important tool of communication to express one’s ideas, views and feelings. When an individual comes to know something that he did not know before, there occurs learning. English language in the most likeable language in the world, though it is the second language.

Second language teaching:

In teaching a second language for example, English to a Bengali speaker, the goal is instrumental or communicative. The cultural and literary goals are minimized. In the present-day context in India, the learner of English may have to use English for purpose of communication(oral or written), is her/her day life in the office, in the market place, in the Bank, and sometimes even in social gatherings. English is used as a secondary vehicle of communication with in one’s own culture and social context. (more…)

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