TEACHING SOFT AND HARD SKILLS: KEY TO THE HOLISTIC TRAINING OF STUDENTS

Authors

  • Nidia Janneth Ruiz Mendoza
  • Angela Julieth Puerto Vargas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v1i25.3862

Keywords:

Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Holistic Training

Abstract

During this essay, an analysis of the teaching of soft and hard skills is carried out, highlighting
their relevance in terms of the holistic training of students. Hard skills are specific technical
skills and soft skills are interpersonal and self-management skills. The balance that can
exist between both skills is highlighted for better student performance that will allow them
to better face the challenges in the current and future labor market. It is concluded that
education must adapt to these needs, promoting a comprehensive development that
combines both types of skills to form competent and versatile professionals, highlighting
that educational establishments must play a crucial role for this integration, promoting an
approach that allows both technical development like personal growth.

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Published

2025-06-01

How to Cite

Nidia Janneth Ruiz Mendoza, & Angela Julieth Puerto Vargas. (2025). TEACHING SOFT AND HARD SKILLS: KEY TO THE HOLISTIC TRAINING OF STUDENTS. DIALÉCTICA, 1(25). https://doi.org/10.56219/dialctica.v1i25.3862

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Ensayos