ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SKILL
From Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German schēle, Middle Dutch geschil difference.
10 QUOTES WITH «SKILL»
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skill.
Storytelling is a very old human skill that gives us an evolutionary advantage. If you can tell young people how you kill an emu, acted out in song or dance, or that Uncle George was eaten by a croc over there, don't go there to swim, then those young people don't have to find out by trial and error.
Ten percent of the American population thinks that Barack Obama is a Muslim. Those are the people that have not learned the skill of filtering information from the vast barrage of inaccurate information that we're all faced with everyday. I think that's a very 21st century skill.
Every little opportunity and chance that I get to be on a set, to be a director, to utilize the skill sets that I already have and to learn what I don't know, and to see how I can improve upon that is just a really great opportunity for me.
Reading is a majority skill but a minority art. Yet nothing can replace the exact, complicated, subtle communion between absent author and entranced, present reader.
Well, to me, my past accomplishments weren't crazy. They required a lot of skill and careful planning.
It wasn't until late high school and early college that I gained enough size and skill to make me welcome on intramural basketball teams.
My hope is for a literature that raises the language above the ordinary, makes words both functional and emotional, and to resonate at the frequency of the human spirit - the skill and insight of the writer lifting the parochial novel above the level of regional concern. Making it personal, national, and universal.
Victory in physical battles requires strength, muscles, and skill; but the fight is never tougher and victory is never sweeter than in the battles over self.
Many training programs and often schools focus on just a skill or a kind of work competency. That's only half the equation.
I never wanted to be a dancer. I was too big, I was too slow. I remember not liking it. Later on, when I came to the United States, I realized I had a skill, and when you come to this country, you realize if you have a skill and a determination, you can do anything.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKILL»
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skill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
skill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Skill Acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice
No other book covers this fundamental topic in such breadth or depth, making this book important reading for any student, scholar or practitioner working in sport science, cognitive science, kinesiology, clinical and rehabilitation sciences ...
Nicola Hodges, Mark A. Williams, 2012
2
Sport
Skill Instruction for Coaches
Aimed at coaches, PE teachers and professionals working with athletes, this text introduces sport science topics to coaches, as well as how these concepts can be applied to enhance sports performance.
An introduction places the text in historical and literary prospective. There are copious notes, indexes and a bibliography.
4
Political
Skill at Work: Impact on Work Effectiveness
With examples of individuals using political skill to succeed in the corporate world, government, education and sports, the authors explore what political skill is (and isn't), why and how it works and how it can be measured and developed.
Sherry L. Davidson, Pamela L. Perrewe, 2010
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Teamwork is an Individual
Skill: Getting Your Work Done when ...
But effective teamwork isn't only a group skill set; it's an individual skill set as well. Teamwork Is an Individual Skill shows readers how to develop the skills to thrive on any team, under any circumstances.
Christopher M. Avery, Meri Aaron Walker, Erin O'Toole Murphy, 2001
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Nutrition Counseling and Education
Skill Development
This book provides nutritional professionals with a solid foundation of counseling and education principles, opportunities to practice new skills, and knowledge of evaluation methodologies in an organized, accessible, and engaging approach.
Kathleen Bauer, Doreen Liou, Carol Sokolik, 2011
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The Transfer of Cognitive
Skill
The findings of this book have important implications for psychology and the improvement of teaching.
The difference between this book and those based on counselling skills is that it provides a less daunting, more user-friendly approach to talking and listening to people.
9
Leadership: Theory, Application, &
Skill Development
The text constantly puts the student in the leadership role engaging them in applying the concepts, as well as providing step-by-step behavior models for effectively handling leadership functions.
Robert Lussier, Christopher Achua, 2012
10
Speaking with Confidence and
Skill
Convinced that public speaking fears outranked all other fears, the authors combined their years of teaching novice speakers to set forth their techniques for reducing apprehension and sharpening communication performance skills.
Lynne Kelly, Arden K. Watson, 1989
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKILL»
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skill is used in the context of the following news items.
The Test That Can Look Into A Child's (Reading) Future
Neurobiologist Nina Kraus believes she and her team at Northwestern University have found a way — a half-hour test — to predict kids' literacy skill long before ... «NPR, Jul 15»
Survey: Even among skilled workers joblessness is high
The NDA government has retooled the UPA's skill upgrade plans for India and announced a more detailed, though slightly less ambitious, programme. The new ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
Skill India Mission: Highlights of PM Modi's speech
*It's not that skill only brings money in your pocket, it instills you with a sense of ... *Skill India Mission is not just a prog to fill stomachs, but to instill self ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
PM Narendra Modi to launch Skill India Campaign today
New Delhi: Pushing ahead with its ambitious Skill India mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' on ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
India's first community skill park opens in Kerala
India's first Community Skill Park opened at Chavara with Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy all praise for the 'new-generation approach' to developing ... «YourStory.com, Jul 15»
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Launch National Skill Mission on …
New Delhi: As part of government's efforts to create a large pool of skilled workforce required to sustain 'Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
Las Vegas Casinos Chase Higher Revenue with Skill-Based …
After noting a decreased interest in slot machine gambling among young people, Las Vegas casinos plan to implement skill-based gambling with video games. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
Cabinet gives nod to new skill and entrepreneurship policy
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to integrate skill development guidelines among 21 ministries and departments in order to ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
'Skill Universities Bill in Monsoon Session'
HYDERABAD: Like conventional universities, soon the country will have skill universities to impart training in vocational programmes like plumbing and electric ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
Nevada gaming regulators start work on skill-based slot machine rules
Skill-based slot machines, he said, aren't being created to “cannibalize” the existing market. Instead, the goal is attract new customers to the slot machine floor. «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jun 15»
