"Learning Through Living: Life Skill Workshop Experience at BMM College"

 

The Life Skill Development Workshop held on March 6, 2025, at Baselios Marthoma Mathews II Training College (BMM College), as part of the B.Ed. curriculum, was an energetic and insightful experience. Designed to enhance personal growth and professional readiness, the workshop was divided into two sessions—a theory-based morning session and an activity-filled afternoon session.

The program began at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome by Ms. Sithusha, who introduced the resource person for the day, Mr. E.K. Jijan, a well-known trainer in soft skills and life development. To set the tone, the session started with a fun warm-up game that got everyone engaged. Mr. Jijan then introduced the concepts of life skills and soft skills, stressing their importance in managing challenges, building relationships, and growing in one’s career and personal life.

The morning session included various thought-provoking activities and models that encouraged self-awareness, communication, and emotional intelligence. Models like the Johari Window helped us reflect on how we perceive ourselves and others, while the concept of Kintsugi reminded us that our imperfections can become our strengths. Activities like the color-word reading challenge tested our cognitive flexibility, and the blindfolded paper-tearing task demonstrated the importance of clear communication and active listening. A memory game and a short talk on empathy further deepened our emotional understanding. Short, impactful videos were shown to encourage focus, self-reflection, and mindfulness.

The afternoon session brought a burst of energy through interactive group activities. The balloon coordination game challenged our teamwork and physical coordination, while the “Sell a Product” task let us showcase our creativity, confidence, and persuasive skills. Another engaging activity was a drawing and communication game, which focused on the need for clear expression and mutual understanding. A total of 11 groups participated, making the session vibrant, competitive, and collaborative.

The workshop concluded at 3:30 PM, with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Fr. Terry, Jesna Johnson, Neethu, and Jishnu, who appreciated the efforts of the resource person and participants.

Overall, the day was a perfect blend of fun and learning, leaving every participant with valuable life lessons, improved communication and thinking skills, and a renewed sense of confidence. It was truly a day to remember, reminding us that life skills are not just learned—they are lived.