This article explores why learning through play is a powerful and engaging strategy for skill development. It highlights the benefits of play for cognitive, emotional, and social growth in both children and adults. It also examines game-based learning and gamification, outlining their advantages, potential risks, and practical applications in modern workplace training and learning programmes.
From simple fables, tales, and ancient myths to elaborate narratives, a good story is always the most natural way of depicting and conveying a message to the world. A good story can generate small insights or even revelations about our own biases or prejudices. There is a myriad of stories to choose from. Stories have challenging themes like justice, discrimination, poverty, social inequities, struggle to survive in and hostile environment. Well-written stories are changing our minds and hearts by sharing experiences and making us see the world with different eyes and shades.
According to an EU survey jobs for highly skilled workers are estimated to increase by 7 % around 2035. The employment of engineers and researchers is anticipated to increase by 23%. Also, assemblers’ jobs are to increase by 17% along with the new skills needed for using digital tools for assembling.