Life Skill Education for Adolescents

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Praveen Kumar S.
Deepak B. M.

Abstract

Adolescence represents a transitional phase from childhood to adulthood during which young individuals encounter significant physical, psychological, and social transformations that can potentially hinder their healthy development. It is crucial to provide adolescents with appropriate guidance and direction. It is essential to thoroughly grasp their difficulties and requirements and provide them with education on essential life skills. This paper concentrates on addressing the key issues and concerns faced by adolescent students, emphasize the significance of imparting life skills education to them, and explores various approaches and techniques to effectively teach these essential life skills.

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Author Biographies

Praveen Kumar S.

Assistant Professor, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Deepak B. M.

Research Scholar, Regional Institute of Education, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

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