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High Education and University Teaching and Learning Processes: Soft Skills
Antonio Ragusa1, Valeria Caggiano2, Rubén Trigueros Ramos3
1Rome Business School, Department of Education, 00196 Rome, Italy.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Higher education teachers need crucial soft skills to prepare graduates for the complex European labor market. This study identifies key transversal skills essential for educators in the 2020s.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Sociology
- Labor Economics
Background:
- Globalization and technology necessitate graduates with complex problem-solving abilities.
- Traditional teaching methods are insufficient for developing essential transversal skills.
- The evolving European labor market demands adaptable and skilled young professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the need for transversal skills in higher education.
- To assess the acquisition of these skills by higher education teachers.
- To understand how teachers can support graduates in the 2020s European labor market.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study involving Italian and Portuguese teachers.
- Analysis of the status of crucial soft skills.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of skill acquisition.
Main Results:
- Identified a set of crucial soft skills for higher education teachers.
- Highlighted differences and similarities in skill status between Italian and Portuguese teachers.
- Confirmed the importance of soft skills like assertiveness, teamwork, and adaptability.
Conclusions:
- Higher education teachers require specific soft skills to meet labor market demands.
- Teacher training programs should integrate soft skill development.
- Addressing skill gaps is crucial for graduate employability in Europe.
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