Date : Jan. 12-16, 2015 /
Venue : Department of Technical and Vocational Education (Southern Branch), Yangon, Myanmar /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Department of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE) and Ministry of Science and Technology, Myanmar /

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: Management concepts and paradigms of improving Institutional Managements in TVET systems
• Theme Paper 2: Strategic Planning and Management Process for Institutional Management of TVET Systems
• Theme Paper 3: ICT 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: Implementation, monitoring and evaluation method and tools for TVET institution management

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 "Emerging Trends for Institutional Management of TVET Systems in Myanmar" which will be participated by In-Country Program participants, DTVE officials, faculty members, media, public relations officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants

Date : Dec. 15-19, 2014 /
Venue : University of Vocational Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Business Development and Research, Department of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Colombo, Sri Lanka /

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: Management concepts and paradigms of improving Institutional Managements in TVET systems
• Theme Paper 2: Strategic Planning and Management Process for Institutional Management of TVET Systems
• Theme Paper 3: Emerging Trends in ICT integrated Teaching and Learning Environment for TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions through APACC process for Quality Assurance
• Theme Paper 5: Developing and Ensuring Effective Implementation of Action Plan for Institutional Management

Tasks:

• Task 1: Assess Quality of Institutional Function, 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
• Task 5: Project Task:Action Planning for Institutional Management in TVET Systems

National Seminar

Emerging Trends for Institutional Management in TVET Systems

Date : Nov. 24-28, 2014 /
Venue : Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), Ministry of Education, Thailand /

The delivery of the program follows a learning approach, beginning with an introduction to the image, corporate image, followed by a corporate building process, image management and strategy, and finally a self-directed learning approach through institution image action plan.

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Corporate Image:
• What and Why? Image, its components and importance
• Measurement of Corporate Image
• Theme Paper 2: Building Corporate Image for TVET
• Corporate Image and Public Relations
• Mechanism, Process of Corporate Image Building, and Promotion
• Theme Paper 3: Management of TVET Corporate Image
• Strategy, Planning and Management of Institution Image
• Maintenance of Corporate Image, Identity and Reputation
• Theme Paper 4: Action Planning of Institution Image Building and Promotion
• Strategic Planning of Institution Image Building
• Developing an Action Plan

Project Work: Preparation of Institution Image Building Action Plan

Another important part of the program is the conduct of the National Seminar on TVET Image Building: Stakeholders’ Perspective which will be participated in by In-Country Program participants, media, advertising agencies, public relations officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.

Date : Nov. 17-21, 2014 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia. /

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Teamwork Building for Enhanced Productivity and Effectiveness
• Theme Paper 2: Educational Excellence through Accreditation, and Quality Management
• Theme Paper 3: Developing a Strategic Planning Framework for Educational Organizations
• Theme Paper 4: Educational Transformation through Leadership
• Theme Paper 5: Challenges in Education towards the Realization of ASEAN Community 2015

Tasks

• Task 1: Analysis of Team Role Composition
• Task 2: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions for Performance and Excellence
• Task 3: SWOT Analysis on your Institution
• Task 4A: Identify your Standing on Leadership Scale
• Task 4B: Leadership Style Survey
• Task 5: Action

Date : Nov. 10-14, 2014 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: State Institute for Islamic Studies – IAIN Mataram, Indonesia. /

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Teamwork Building for Enhanced Productivity and Effectiveness
• Theme Paper 2: Educational Excellence through Accreditation, and Quality Management
• Theme Paper 3: Developing a Strategic Planning Framework for Educational Organizations
• Theme Paper 4: Educational Transformation through Leadership
• Theme Paper 5: Challenges in Education towards the Realization of ASEAN Community 2015

Tasks

• Task 1: Analysis of Team Role Composition
• Task 2: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions for Performance and Excellence
• Task 3: SWOT Analysis on your Institution
• Task 4A: Identify your Standing on Leadership Scale
• Task 4B: Leadership Style Survey
• Task 5: Action

Date : Nov. 3-4, 2014 /
Venue : UTHM, Johor, Malaysia /
Program Type: Regional Program /
Collaborating Organization: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia /

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

1. APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions in Asia Pacific Region

• General Orientation on APACC
• Conducting and hosting an on-site visit
• Roles and responsibilities of APACC Accreditors
• Code of Conduct for APACC Accreditors

2. Interpretation and Workshop on APACC criteria based on the improved APACC instrument

• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Faculty and Staff
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Extension, Consultancy and Linkages
• Criterion 6: Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students

Date : Oct. 27 - Nov. 7, 2014 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), Sri Lanka /

Course Contents

Special Lecture: Emerging Trends and Challenges in TVET

Module 1: Management and Leadership: Principles and Applications in Organizations

• Management and Leadership Concepts and its Applications in Organizations/Institutions
• Talent management Principles and practices
• Total Quality Management: Origin, Evolution and Key Concepts
• APACC Accreditation System: An Overview
• Practices of ICT for Organizational Management
• Current Status and Challenges in Implementing Educational Management Information System (EMIS) in TVET Systems
• Teamwork Building for Enhanced Productivity and Competitiveness

Module 2: Strengthening TVET – Industry Linkages

• TVET -Industry Linkages in the Perspective of Dynamic Workplace
• International Practices for Public-Private Partnership in(TVET) Education
• Development of Action Plan for TVET-Industry Linkages and the related M&E Framework

Tasks and Project

• Task 1: Case Study on Talent Management
• Task 2: Issues, Concerns and Challenges in Fostering TVET-Industry Linkages in the Local Context
• Task 3: Developing Strategies for Enhancing PPP in Education Sector
• Task 4: Assess the practices of Use of ICT for Education and Management
• Task 5A: Identify your Standing on Leadership Scale
• Task 5B: Leadership Style Survey
• Task 6: Analysis of SWOT and Potential Indicators for Implementing EMIS in TVET Systems
• Task 7: Assessment of Institution through Criteria for Educational Excellence
• Task 8: Assessment of Teaching and Learning Methods Being Practiced in a TVET Institution
• Task 9: Analysis of Team Role Composition
• Project Task: Action Plan Development

Date : October 14-15, 2014 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Special Program /
Collaborating Organization: CPSC through the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission /

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

1. APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions in Asia Pacific Region

• General Orientation on APACC
• Conducting and hosting an on-site visit
• Roles and responsibilities of APACC Accreditors
• Code of Conduct for APACC Accreditors

2. Interpretation and Workshop on APACC criteria based on the improved APACC instrument

• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Faculty and Staff
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Extension, Consultancy and Linkages
• Criterion 6: Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students

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