Date : Nov. 23-27, 2015 /
Venue : Khon Kaen, Thailand /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Royal Government of Thailand through Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), Ministry of Education, Thailand /

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, process of APACC Accreditation, preparing of necessary document, role playing and finally, a self-directed learning approach through Self Study Report preparation.

The main contents of the program are:

• Creating a Culture of Quality and Excellence
• Concepts and Philosophies of Accreditation for Regionalization and Internationalization
• Regional Accreditation and Certification: A Response to Global Trends
• APACC Regional Accreditation of TVET Institutions
• Preparation and Implementation of APACC Accreditation

Theme Paper 1: Building TVET Excellence through Accreditation for Regionalization and Internationalization

Theme Paper 2: Introduction of APACC and APACC Criterion & OVEC Criterion

Theme Paper 3: OVEC’s APACC Accreditation Implementation Plan and SWOT

Theme Paper 4: APACC: The Regional Accreditation of TVET Institutions

Theme Paper 5: Sharing Experience for APACC Accreditation

Lecturette 1: APACC Indicators and Elements Interpretation

Lecturette 2: Preparation of Self Study Report

Project Work: Preparation of APACC Self Study Report (SSR)

Another important part of the program is the conduct of the National Seminar on Significance of Accreditation from Different Perspectives which will be participated in by In-Country Program participants, regional experts and local experts in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.

Date : Nov. 23-27, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Primary Education (DPE), Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME), People's Republic of Bangladesh /

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: ICT Applications as used in Education and Finance
• Lecture 5: Reforms in Philippine Education focusing on Financial Management and Decentralized Education
• Lecture 6: Private Education as a Key Partner in the Delivery of Primary Education in the Philippines
• Lecture 7: Demonstration on Accounting Software

Study Visits:

• Study Visit 1: Rosario Ocampo Elementary School
• Study Visit 2: Colegio San Agustin – Makati

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

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

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

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

Date : Sep. 28-30, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

The main contents of the Regional program are as follows:

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: TVET in Asia Pacific Countries: Challenges and Opportunities
• Theme Paper 2: Industry Response to the TVET Challenges in the Regional and Global Context
• Theme Paper 3: Repositioning TVET in the light of Post-2015 Scenario
• Theme Paper 4: Enhancing TVET Effectiveness through Quality Assurance

Date : Jun. 17-20, 2015 /
Venue : Colombo Plan Staff College, Metro Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Regional 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: Entrepreneurship Education in TVET Environment and Models of implementation
• Theme Paper 2: ICT Applications in Entrepreneurship Education and Training
• Theme Paper 3: Application of Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Promotion in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Overview of Entrepreneurial Support Agencies in Asia Pacific Countries and Facilities/Incentives offered to Entrepreneurs
• Theme Paper 5: Design Thinking in Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Tasks:

• Task: Identification of Internal and External Factors in Successful Entrepreneurs
• Project Task: Identification of Strategies for Promotion of Entrepreneurship in TVET

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).

Industrial Visit to Small or Medium Scale Enterprises and Interaction with their Entrepreneur.

International Conference

An International Conference on “TVET Skills Development for Poverty Alleviation, Entrepreneurship and Employability” will be conducted on 22nd & 23rd June 2015 under the Project on “CPSC-India Asia Pacific Capacity Building Project for Skills Development and Poverty Alleviation”, which will be participated by around 200 International delegates consisting Ministry Officials, Administrators, Directors, Principals, Head of the Departments, Project Officers, Faculty Members, Media, Officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.

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