Knowledge Versus Skills: An Analytical Study from The Perspective of The Undergraduate Students of Samtah College of Jizan University, KSA

Abstract

The study delves into the intricacies of knowledge and skills, their profound impact on students' learning and rational capabilities, and their perception of acquiring these domains. By examining the correlation between these two concepts, the study aims to comprehensively understand how they shape students' cognitive processes and identify ways to enhance their abilities to learn and think critically. "Knowledge" is an individual's grasp of a subject's theoretical foundations acquired through education or experience. It requires logical reasoning to be credible. "Skills" are developed through practice or training and do not necessitate rational perception to be valuable. A precisely designed questionnaire comprising ten items to a cohort of 161 students representing tiers six to twelve was introduced. The survey results were scrutinized using multi-methodologies, ensuring the authenticity of the findings. The article hypothesizes that acquiring knowledge and developing skills are distinct and fundamentally interconnected to operational learning. However, It has been duly observed that students manifest a heightened predisposition towards the acquisition of knowledge as opposed to the cultivation of skills. The paper presents an extensive range of strategies and methodologies meticulously crafted to augment the proficiency and knowledge of individuals. The proposed strategies are designed to optimize the skills capacity of individuals, thereby contributing significantly to their progress and development. The article espouses the proposition that students ought to accord paramount importance to acquiring knowledge and skills to achieve an all-encompassing understanding of the subject matter.