A list of blog resources. Although mostly technical, some focus on developing lifelong learning skills. BlogLinks From recommendations by interviewees for additional resources to support faculty in developing curriculum for employability skills.
Download An excerpt from a research article describes the benefits on building future problem solving skills of offering lessons that involve learners in innovating solutions, not just learning procedures. From "Schwartz, D. L., Bransford, J. D., & Sears, D. (2005). Efficiency and innovation in transfer. Transfer
Download A survey of 66 graduates of a midwestern IT program indicated that "desire to learn" was a critical skill on the job. From Davis, D. C. (2003). Job titles, tasks, and experiences of information systems and technologies graduates from a Midwestern university. Journal of Information
View A method for customizing the design of learning objectives for individual students, involving the students. An online course link is provided. From University of Colorado, Denver. (2007). Learning contracts: An online tutorial for faculty. Denver, CO: University of Colorado. Retrieved from http://www.ucdenver.edu/faculty_staff/faculty/center-for-faculty-development/Documents/Tutorials/LearningContracts/module3/index.htm
Download An assessment of one's readiness to learn in a self-directed manner. From Guglielmo, L. (1977). Development of the self-directed learning readiness scale. University of Georgia. Unpublished doctoral dissertations.
Download Developed for the North Carolina Community College System, this eight-module toolkit is designed to support instruction of high school students to perform high-demand employability skills: Interpersonal/teamwork skills (Mod. 1), Communication skills (Mods. 2 & 6), Adapting to workplace expectations (Mods. 3, 4, 5 and