Primary and secondary school students in Nigeria have all gone on break following the closure of the 2021/2022 academic session. They are expected to resume September 2022 for a new academic session.
Most students will attend summer coaching, stay at home or go on vacation during this break.
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This article is a must read for parents or guardian interested in knowing what creative skills their wares can learn during this break.
Below are six skills students can learn during the summer break to enhance their productivity:
1) Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence refers to software technologies that make a robot or computer act and think like a human, according to Marketing Business News.
This can be a useful skill for students to acquire, as it is filled with many career opportunities such that the sector now faces a unique challenge which is the fact that there are many job opportunities in the field with few qualified candidates.
So, helping your child acquire a skill in this field will serve as a great advantage for them in the future. This summer holiday is a perfect time to engage them in this.
2) Computer skill
This refers to the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently. Skill levels range from elementary use to computer programming and advanced problem solving. The world is becoming digital, hence it is expedient that students begin to learn how to make use of the computer and other related technologies from an early stage.
3) Playing musical instruments
There are different musical instruments that your wards can learn during this holiday, ranging from guitar to piano, drums, violin, saxophone, trumpet, and so on. If you know your child has an interest in musical instruments, then this summer break is definitely a time to help them achieve their desires.
4) Learn a new language
Another skill your kids can learn during this holiday is knowing how to communicate in more than one language. It wouldn’t be a bad idea if your kids are polyglots.
5) Graphic design
This is a form of communication that uses colors, shapes, images, and words to create visual content that surrounds us in print and digital media. Enrolling students that love visuals and have eyes for details would not be a bad idea.
6) Fashion Designing
Children nowadays are fashion conscious even from their tender age. This holiday is definitely a good time to make them understand the industry better.
It is important for parents to ensure kids maximize their holiday in productive activities. The skills discussed above are a sure bet to enhance the productivity of children during this summer break.