GILGIT: The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has taken an initiative to teach short courses on the most valued soft skills such as public speaking and negotiations in high schools of Gilgit city, the region’s chief secretary said.
Starting from the first week of October, the courses — aimed at developing soft skills, such as self-awareness, integrity and communication — will be taught by experts from the private sector.
Calling the project a first in the public education sector of Pakistan, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, the chief secretary — who has steered efforts of the regional government to deliver quality education — said it will empower the youth to “present their true potential and further enhance their emotional intelligence”.
He was of the view that too much focus on modelling and safe, purpose-built case studies are failing to give students the experience of real-life dilemmas, difficult choices and working relationships.
Meanwhile, in order to educate and improve the general knowledge of the school-going children, the regional tourism department has been asked to develop displays of education and information material.
The material will be mounted in all public schools across the mountainous region and have important information about culture, languages, famous mountains and tourist attractions.
“Our aim is to make students aware of their surroundings in order to make them better understand GB’s importance and potential,” Wani said.
