Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions

Date : Oct. 26-30, 2015 /
Venue : Chennai, India /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR), Chennai /

Main Contents:


Theme Papers


Special Lecture: Trends, Issues and Challenges in Entrepreneurial Education in TVET


Theme Papers:

  • Theme Paper 1: Challenges and Opportunities of Regional Accreditation of TVET Institutions in the Colombo Plan Region
  • Theme Paper 2: Concepts and Philosophies in Building TVET Excellence through Accreditation (APACC) and Certification
  • Theme Paper 3: National Accreditation and Certification Systems and Practices (NBA) in India
  • Theme Paper 4: Self-assessment report (SAR – PEO &PO) for Accreditation
  • Theme Paper 5: Innovative Approaches for Stimulating Accreditation System in Technical Education in India – Case study of a University

Tasks:

  • Task 1: Benefits and Issues in Implementation of Accreditation, Determine strategies using SWOT analysis /Gap Analysis using APACC Criteria
  • Task 2: Preparation of Self-assessment report (SAR – PEO &PO) for Accreditation
  • Task 3 : Preparation of documents for National Accreditation and Certification Systems and Practices (NBA) in India for TVET - A Case Study
  • Project Task : Action Planning for Reorienting TVET System for Quality and Excellence through APACC Accreditation of TVET Systems

International Seminar: Enhancing Quality of Technical Education through Accreditation

Higher Education Management


Date : Oct. 18-24, 2015 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: UIN Medan, Semarang, Palembang and IAIN Mataram, Indonesia. /

Special Lecture: ASEAN Community 2015: Implications for the Education Sector and How to be Ready

Online Lecture: Teamwork Building for Enhanced Productivity

Theme Papers
  • Theme Paper 1: Educational Transformation through Leadership
  • Theme Paper 2: Management Concepts and Paradigms of Improving Institutional Management in Higher Education
  • Theme Paper 3: Developing a Corporate Plan and the Strategic Planning Process
  • Theme Paper 4: Information and Communication Technology Applications in Higher Education

Tasks
  • Task 1A: Identify your Standing on Leadership Scale
  • Task 1B: Leadership Style Survey
  • Task 2: Environment Scanning
  • Task 3: Formulation of Strategic Planning Framework
  • Project Task: Action Planning on Management of Higher Education Institutions

Study Tour Program for Mid-Level Officials of DPE, MoPME on Primary Education Reforms and Public Financial Management

Date : Oct. 11-17, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents


The main contents of the program are as follows:


Lectures:

  • Lecture 1: The Philippine Education System with focus on Primary Education
  • Lecture 2: Public Financial Management System in Philippine Government
  • Lecture 3: Public Financial Management in Philippine Education System
  • Lecture 4: Reforms in Philippine Education focusing on Financial Management and Decentralized Education
  • Lecture 5: ICT Applications as used in Education and Finance
  • Lecture 6: Private Education as a Key Partner in the Delivery of Primary Education in the Philippines

Study Visits:

  • Study Visit 1: Melencio M. Castelo Elementary School
  • Study Visit 2: Colegio San Agustin – Makati
  • Study Visit 3: Division of City Schools of Pasig, DepEd

Entrepreneurship and Management in TVET

Date : Oct. 5-9, 2015 /
Venue : Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents


The main contents of the Regional program are as follows:


Special Lecture: Trends, Issues and Challenges in Entrepreneurial Education in TVET


Theme Papers:

  • Theme Paper 1: Relevance of Entrepreneurship in Present Times
  • Theme Paper 2: Leadership and Managerial Skills for Entrepreneurs
  • Theme Paper 3: Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
  • Theme Paper 4: Facilities/Incentives/ Loans offered to Entrepreneurs in Bhutan
  • Theme Paper 5: Managing Human Resources in Enterprises

Tasks:

  • Task 1: Entrepreneurial Motivation Training (Creativity, Who AM I and Ring Toss Game- Experiential Learning Exercises)
  • Task 2: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurship
  • Task 3: Entrepreneurial Motivation Training (Thematic Apperception Test - Experiential Learning Exercise)

Industrial Visit to 1-2 Small Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their Entrepreneurs


National Seminar: Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Sector of Bhutan

  • Paper Presentation 1: Role of Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT) in Entrepreneurship Education
  • Paper Presentation 2: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for TVET Graduates of Bhutan
  • Paper Presentation 3: Emerging Global Trends- Women and Rural Entrepreneurship
  • Paper Presentation 4: Social Entrepreneurship: Scope and Future Perspectives

Project Work

  • Action Planning for Strengthening Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Sector of Bhutan