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Learning Formal and Informal/Self-Directed Learning
Formal learning means learning to develop skills from traditional educational institutions like school or university.
For example, knowledge gained through classroom learning. On the other hand, informal learning can be
defined as the method of learning from every day activities. For example, learning during trips organised by
schools to historical places, learning during summer camps, inter or intra school competitions like debate, etc.

Each type of learning whether formal or informal, helps to acquire some skills. Out of these skills, some may
be preferred skills, and may guide us shape our career. An attitude of continuous learning helps us to update
ourselves with the required skill set that keeps changing with the time.

Career Counsellor/Computerised Career Information Systems
They can help individual with information on trending courses that can boost our career.

Self-reflection/Inquiry
Self-reflection/Inquiry can be defined as a process of introspection where people discover themselves by
going through past experiences and observing patterns of their own behaviour.

Feedback
The suggestive input given by peers, family and mentors on our action is called feedback. It helps us identify
our hidden talents and strengths.

T eam Work

A team is a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal. Each team has goals to achieve.
The process of working together in a group is teamwork. Everyone in the team plays an important role. Each
individual in the team is called a team member. Each team member needs to understand his/her role in the
team.

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Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video:
The Power of Teamwork
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4duPBWzf46E
After watching the video, answer the following question:
What do you understand from this video?

Benefits of Teamwork
After watching the video, can you list some benefits of teamwork? Here are a few:

There is no individual pressure to succeed because everyone has a role to play in the team.
All members have a support system to help correct mistakes made by any team member.
You feel good when the team succeeds and this helps to build your confidence.

Work gets done faster.
Teamwork means collective effort, thus generating better results.
In team, you get to learn a lot from others. This is essential for your growth.
Team helps you to boost your confidence as when you are losing your faith, your team mates will motivate
you to regain your confidence.

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