The Difference Between Skills , Qualities & Duties
Skills
Communication Leadership Problem solving
Planning and time management
Numeracy and literacy
IT skills
Good subject knowledge
Qualities
Patience
Flexible and open to change
Creative Organised Self-motivated Responsible Caring
Duties
Prepare for lessons Attend classes
Submit work to deadlines
Have correct equipment and resources
Revise for exams
Complete assignments ( practical & written )
Write reports
Skills have been learned – from school and college , at work , or through your hobbies and interests . You need to keep practicing and developing to remain good at them .
Qualities are characteristics – they are part of your personality . They may develop over time , but you are always ‘ good ’ at them .
Duties are the responsibilities you are expected to perform to complete a task or job .
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