Industry - Academia Collaborations and Partnership in Fiji

Date : Apr. 20-24, 2015 /
Venue : Suva, Fiji /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technology & Employment Skills Training [TEST], Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts, Republic of Fiji /

Main Contents


The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, beginning with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper application of the concepts and finally a self-directed learning approach through action planning.


The main contents of the program are:

  • Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships (An Overview)
  • Evolving Models of Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships in TVET
  • Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships ( the Fijian Perspective)
  • Developing an action plan of Industry-Academia Collaborations and Partnerships

Management, Promotion and Conduct of TVET Technology Research in the Philippines

Date : Apr. 6-10, 2015 /
Venue : National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD), Marikina City, Philippines /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines /

Main Contents


The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, beginning with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper application of the concepts and finally a self-directed learning approach through action planning.


Module 1: Conducting Technology Researches

  • Conceptual foundations of technology research and development
  • Identification of institutional niche areas for technology research
  • Planning technology researches
  • Guidelines in Conducting Technology Researches
  • Relevant applications and databases for the promotion of technology researches

Module 2: Managing Technology Researches

  • Monitoring and evaluation strategies in technology researches
  • Application of relevant tools and technologies for technology-oriented researches
  • Adapting the teaching profession to newer trends in technology researches

Module 3: Promotion of Technology Researches

  • Industry-institution linkage in research
  • Developing a research culture
  • Improving the conduct of research and development initiatives
  • Showcasing technology research ideas

Project Work

  • Prepare Action Plans focusing on their specific roles in promoting TVET Technology Research Programs (specifically for participants from TRDD and ROs); and
  • Prepare a Research Proposal on the conduct of Technology Research (specifically for participants from TTIs).

Strategies for the Promotion of TVET in Maldives

Date : Apr. 5-9, 2015 /
Venue : Maldives Polytechnics, Male, Maldives /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: TVET Authority and Maldives Qualification Authority, Ministry of Education, Government of the Republic of Maldives /

Main Contents


The delivery of the program design shall follow a spiral learning approach, beginning with an overview of core concepts and followed by progressively deeper application of the concepts and finally, a self-directed learning approach through action planning.


The main contents of the in-country program are:


Theme Papers:

  • Theme Paper 1: Promotion of TVET System: Mechanisms and Management Concepts
  • Theme Paper 2: Experiences and Strategic Directions for promotion of TVET systems in Maldives
  • Theme Paper 3: ICT skills for Teaching and Learning in TVET systems
  • Theme Paper 4: Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions through APACC process for Quality Assurance
  • Theme Paper 5: Strategic Planning Framework for improvement of TVET system

Tasks:

  • Task 1a: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions
  • Task 1b: Stakeholder Identification, Organizational Vision and Mission Identification
  • Task 2: Critical Issues Identification & SWOT Analysis
  • Task 3: Crafting the Strategic Vision, creating a Mission statement, Constructing Goals and Composing the SMART Objectives & Presentation
  • Task 4: Preparation of Documents for APACC for Quality Assurance

Project Task

Action Planning for Strategic Planning of TVET Institution


National Seminar

Another important part of the program is the conduct of the half day National Seminar on "Innovative Practices and Strategies for improving capacity of the TVET Systems in Maldives" which will be participated by In-Country Program participants, TVET Authority officials, MQA Officials, administrators, faculty members, media, public relations officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.