Teaching interpersonal and transferable skills to students of agriculture: a case study

At the University of Edinburgh, 70 animal science students participated in a voluntary 1-hour per week course designed to develop interpersonal and transferable skills, such as job search, peer evaluation, and teamwork. Most students found the course useful in improving oral communication and listen...

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Published inEuropean journal of agricultural education and extension Vol. 1; no. 4; pp. 87 - 105
Main Author Whittemore, C.T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1995
Subjects
agricultural education
Animal Husbandry
attitudes and opinions
case studies
college students
communication skills
Course Content
discussion groups
education programs
educational methods
Employment Potential
Foreign Countries
Higher Education
Interpersonal Competence
interpersonal relationships
Job Skills
Student Attitudes
Transferable Skills
University of Edinburgh (Scotland)
Scotland
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Summary:At the University of Edinburgh, 70 animal science students participated in a voluntary 1-hour per week course designed to develop interpersonal and transferable skills, such as job search, peer evaluation, and teamwork. Most students found the course useful in improving oral communication and listening skills and understanding of teamwork. (SK)
ISSN:1381-2335
DOI:10.1080/13892249485300361