AN INVESTIGATION ON TEACHING STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate teaching strategies to promote personal growth amid university students. Teaching strategies play crucial role in promoting personal growth in university students. Personal growth, encompasses self-awareness, emotional intelligence, critical thinking and resilience, is increasingly recognized as essential for students’ success both during their university years and in their future careers. The strategies that include group discussions, presentations and collaborative projects help students to improve their verbal, written & communication skills. Through quantitative approach, research examines many pedagogical techniques, including the active learning, collaborative, self-regulated learning and feedback. Data were collected from two universities (1 public & 1 private) across different departments, using stratified random sampling technique 300 sample was collected. Collected data was analyzed over SPSS software. The research findings indicate that active learning strategies, significantly enhance students’ self-awareness, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Effective feedback helps instructors to motivate students & improve their teaching strategies. Practical implications are discussed & future directions are recommended.