Adapting Bloom's taxonomy for soft skills: a framework for 21st-century employability
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soft skills, youth employability, Bloom’s taxonomy, SEE LearningAbstract
The 21st-century labor market, characterized by the rise of automation, demands intrinsically human skills and competencies known as soft skills. However, there is a notable gap in structured tools designed to assist young people in the self-directed development of these abilities, creating a mismatch between education and professional demands. This article aims to propose a theoretical instrument for self-learning in soft skills, targeting youth employability. The methodology involved adapting Bloom's Taxonomy for the socio-emotional domain by integrating its cognitive levels with the dimensions of the SEE Learning (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning) method. The main result is a framework that generates structured attitudinal propositions, designed to guide individuals in building an autonomous development plan. The tool seeks to empower young people to cultivate the skills that differentiate them from machines, preparing them for contemporary professional challenges.
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