Student’s life skill : Guidelines for development in educational institutions

Abstract

        Life skills are one of the goals in developing human quality because life skills are social abilities that will help individuals to cope with various situations that occur in daily life effectively and prepare for future adaptation. The development of life skills is therefore the result of developing knowledge and abilities within the learner himself and requires continuous development and practice. Therefore, educational institutions and teachers need to build immunity for children by organizing activities in school to create effective learning so that learners have immunity, live mindfully, are strong, and can face problems and cope with the rapid development of society with awareness. The guidelines for developing life skills for students in educational institutions include 1) awareness and understanding of oneself and others, 2) analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving, 3) emotional and stress management, and 4) communication and building good relationships with others by enhancing life skills that lead to skills and abilities according to the specified indicators, integrated in all 8 learning subjects and learner development activities, namely, guidance activities, homeroom activities, student activities (scouts, girl guides, Red Cross youth, volunteers, club/group activities), volunteer activities, social and public welfare activities, and activities that enhance characteristics according to the educational institution's policy. Which is an activity that can develop and strengthen life skills in all components of life skills.