Study of the Teachers’ Needs for the Development of “Soft Skills” To Prepare Students for the Modern Labor Market

Abstract

In the era of globalization and technological development, society is faced with the need to prepare young generations to work in a complex and diverse environment. The traditional education system is facing challenges, as graduates require versatile skills that cannot always be acquired through traditional classroom learning. In light of these changes, higher education faculty must have the skills needed to meet the challenges graduates face in a changing job market in the 2020s.

The purpose of this article is to consider the needs for such skills and the role of teachers in their development in students. In particular, the article draws attention to the importance of "soft skills" in the teaching profession. To achieve this goal, a comparative study of the experience of Kazakh and European teachers was carried out. The study identified the state of a set of critical "soft" skills, such as assertiveness, networking, teamwork, sensitivity, social engagement, action orientation, ability to work under pressure, and social desirability.

This research helps in understanding the role of teachers in developing "soft skills" in students, which may be important for their successful adaptation to the requirements of the modern labor market.