Date: October 7-11, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Presentations on the following:

Special Lecture: An Overview of R&D and significance of action research in Asia Pacific Region

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Introduction to Research Methodology
• Theme Paper 2: Conduct of Literature Review
• Theme Paper 3: Research Approaches and Design
• Theme Paper 4: Data Collection and Validation
• Theme Paper 5: Data Analysis Tools
• Theme Paper 6: Writing up Conclusion & References(Journals And Citations)
• Theme Paper 7: Basic Research Proposal Framework (Workshop)

Exercises and workshops on the following:

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: Workshop on Research Methodology
• GWA 2: Workshop on Data Analysis
• GWA 3: Issues and concerns of TVET in Bhutan
• GWA 4: Basic Proposal writing on TVET in Bhutan

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

• Determine and understand the fundamental concept of Action Research Methodology
• Familiarize and understand the research framework and its importance.
• Promote and collaborate research with internal and external stakeholders.

Date: May 8-12, 20223 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Special Lecture on “Integrated 21st Century Skills in TVET”

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Theme Paper 1: Digitalization in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: TVET Digital Framework and New Skills
• Theme Paper 3: Tools and Application for Digital Learning
• Theme Paper 4: Digital Learning Platform
• Theme Paper 5: AR, VR and MR
• Theme Paper 6: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management through PDCA Cycle in TVET

Workshops & Activities

• Workshop 1: Understanding and Analyzing TVET Institute Readiness in implementing Digital Learning
• Workshop 2: Creating Digital Learning Lesson Plan and Assessment
• Workshop 3: Development of Digital Learning Material

National Seminar on “Virtual TVET for TVET Sustainability in Globalization”

• Session 1: Virtual TVET and 21st Century Classroom
• Session 2: Digital Trends in Global TVET
• Session 3: TVET Digitalization and Industrial Linkages
• Session 4: Open Forum

Objectives

The objective of the ICP on “Embracing Digital Learning in TVET” are as follows:

• Understand and study the concept of digital learning in TVET;
• Build capacity of TVET institute to incorporate digital learning facilitate flexible and effective learning platform; and
• Draft strategic plan and way forward for introduction of digital learning opportunities in TVET.

Date : Apr 1-5, 2019 /
Venue : NRDCL, Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: QMS in TVET for Skilled Workforce
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Assurance System on the TVET Programs Registration and Accreditation System
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance System on the National Assessment and Certification
• Theme Paper 4: External Quality Assurance using APACC Criteria
• Theme Paper 5: Quality Assurance System of Bhutan

Group Work:

• Group Work 1: Action Plan on TVET Programs Registration and Accreditation System
• Group Work 2: Action Plan on the National Assessment and Certification
• Group Work 3: Action Plan to undergo for APACC Accreditation

National Seminar: Quality Assurance System for a Globally Competitive Workforce

Date : Jun. 5-17, 2017 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Ministry of Labour and Human Resource (MoLHR), Kingdom of Bhutan /

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Concept of Curriculum Development and Process
• Theme Paper 2: Needs Assessment/Curriculum Design and Development
• Theme Paper 3: Development of Curriculum Structure (Objective to Evaluation)
• Theme Paper 4: Knowledge, Skills and Attitude (KSA) Combination in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 5: Planning and Facilitation of Curriculum Development Workshop
• Theme Paper 6: ICT Implication in Design, Delivery, and Evaluation of Curriculum
• Theme Paper 7: Skills for 21st Century TVET
• Theme Paper 8: Advance Training of Trainers Pedagogy Modules
• Theme Paper 9: Master Trainer and Qualities
• Theme Paper 10: Concept of Transformative Pedagogy in TVET
• Theme Paper 11: Research Design and Development
• Theme Paper 12: Thesis Writing in TVET
• Theme Paper 13: Monitoring and Evaluation of Training Programs

Tasks:

• Practice on Curriculum Template
• Project Work on Facilitation Skills

Study Visits:

• Don Bosco Technical Institute - Makati
• Dualtech Training Center
• SEAMEO INNOTECH
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

Date : Oct. 17-21, 2016 /
Venue : Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Human Resources, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Royal Government of Bhutan /

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: TVET Pathways to Sustainable Development: Current Concepts, Practices and Future Agenda
• Theme Paper 1: Towards a New Architecture of Sustainable TVET Delivery
• Theme Paper 2A: Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Leadership for TVET
• Theme Paper 2B: A Model of Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (EDI) at TVET Institutions: Preparing the Entrepreneurial TVET Graduate
• Theme Paper 3: Green jobs and Green Curriculum
• Theme Paper 4: Quality Assurance in TVET Pathways to Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 5: Knowledge, Technology and Sustainable Development

Tasks & Group Project Work: Preparation of an action-based development plan for integrating sustainable development in the TVET system for Bhutan

• Task 1: Identification of major issues and challenges of sustainable development in TVET System
• Task 2: Focus Group Discussion and Presentation on Promoting Green Entrepreneurship and Leadership in the TVET System
• Task 3: Formulate action plans on realigning skills for TVET Sustainability - Developing a Green TVET Curricula

Date : October 7-11, 2014 /
Venue : Thimphu, Bhutan /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Human Resources, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources, Government of Bhutan /

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.

• Popularizing TVET: Status, Strategies and Mechanisms
• Models for Improving Access, Equity and Employability
• Gender Mainstreaming Mechanisms in TVET
• Developing an Action Plan to Popularize TVET

Theme Paper 1: Popularizing TVET: An overview

• Current Status and Observed Impediments
• The Emerging Promise for Employability and Gainful Returns
• Strategies, Mechanisms and Models for Popularizing TVET

Theme Paper 2: Models for Improving Access, Equity and Employability

• Segments of Marginalized Population, Gender Specific and Minorities
• Models for Access, Equity and Employability

Theme Paper 3: Gender Mainstreaming in TVET

• TVET and Female Participation
• Avenues for Female Contribution
• Strategies for Gender Mainstreaming in TVET

Project Work

• Action Plan for Building Image of TVET

National Seminar

Current Initiatives and Practices in Building TVET Image in Bhutan
10 October 2014, NRDCL Hall, Thimphu, Bhutan