International Webinar on Integrating AI in TVET for Skills Development and Inclusive Education

Date: February 20, 2025 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

11:30am Afghanistan | 12:00pm Maldives, Pakistan | 12:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 12:45pm Nepal | 1:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 1:30pm Myanmar | 2:00pm Thailand | 3:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 5:00pm Papua New Guinea | 7:00pm Fiji





Objectives

  • To explore how AI tools and technologies are transforming TVET
  • To examine how AI can personalize training pathways based on individual needs, strengths, and career aspirations
  • To highlight AI's role in promoting inclusive education by addressing the needs of the learners
  • To present successful case studies and emerging trends in the integration of AI into TVET

Digital Embracement for the Future in VR, AR, and MR in TVET

Date: January 27-31, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

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

Theme papers and presentations on the following:

  • Special Lecture: Achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through TVET
  • Presentation 1: The Future of TVET by Harnessing the Power of VR, AR, and MR
  • Theme Paper 1: Bridging the Skills Gap with Immersive Learning Technologies
  • Theme Paper 2: Designing the Classroom of Tomorrow: Integrating VR, AR, and MR in TVET
  • Theme Paper 3: Overcoming Barriers: Implementing Immersive Technologies in TVET
  • Theme Paper 4: The Role of Immersive Technologies in Ensuring Safety and Efficiency in Training
  • Theme Paper 5: Beyond the Headset: Exploring the Next Frontier in Immersive Technologies
  • Theme Paper 6: The Ethical and Social Implications of Immersive Technologies in TVET

Exercises & workshops:

  • Workshop 1: TVET Institute for Next Generation Environment
  • Workshop 2: Crafting Immersive Learning Content for TVET: Tools and Techniques
  • Workshop 3: Preparing Educators' Framework for the Digital Shift in TVET

Objectives

The program aims to empower participants with knowledge and practical insights into leveraging Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It seeks to enhance skills development, promote sustainable training practices, and foster collaboration among educators, industry leaders, and policymakers for future-ready workforce preparation.

The participants are expected to:

  • Understand the significance of VR, AR, and MR in modernizing TVET programs.
  • Explore the role of immersive technologies in enhancing experiential learning.
  • Learn how to integrate VR, AR, and MR into diverse vocational training curricula.
  • Analyze successful global case studies of digital transformation in TVET.
  • Develop strategies to address challenges in adopting immersive technologies.
  • Foster collaboration to build a sustainable and inclusive TVET ecosystem.

Industry-Institute Linkages in TVET

Date: January 15-19, 2025 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following topics will be presented and discussed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture: Industry-Institute Linkages for better employability and self-employability

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Essential Skills for the Future of Industry
  • Theme Paper 2: Strengthening Industry-Institute Partnerships for Enhanced Employability and Entrepreneurship
  • Theme Paper 3: Value Addition in TVET Institute - Industry Partnership - A Changing Landscape
  • Theme Paper 4: Skills for Employment: Designing and Implementing an Innovative Institute - Industry Partnership
  • Theme Paper 5: Future Trends in Institute-Industry Linkages
  • Theme Paper 6: Exploring Education: Aligning with the Transformative Shifts of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Workshop Activities

  • Workshop 1: SWOT Analysis of Institute-Industry Linkages
  • Workshop 2: Developing Action Plans for Effective Collaboration

Objectives

The Regional Program aims to foster meaningful partnerships between TVET institutions and industries through the achievement of several key objectives:

  • To equip participants with practical frameworks for fostering robust Institute-Industry collaborations.
  • To enable TVET institutions to adapt and respond to the ever-evolving demands of the industrial landscape.
  • To promote the integration of futuristic skills and innovative teaching methodologies in TVET institutions.
  • To enhance continuous learning and innovation leading to innovative solutions toward emerging challenges in industry and academia.

International Webinar on Strategic Management Approach in TVET Domain

Date: December 17, 2024 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

11:30am Afghanistan | 12:00pm Maldives, Pakistan | 12:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 12:45pm Nepal | 1:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 1:30pm Myanmar | 2:00pm Thailand | 3:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 5:00pm Papua New Guinea | 7:00pm Fiji






Objectives

  • Elaborate Strategic Management Process
    • Explain the basics of the strategic management process in the TVET context and the benefits accruing out of it.
  • Conducting Environment Analysis
    • Identify major trends and factors impacting the TVET domain for earmarking the areas of improvement and capitalizing on opportunities.
  • Optimize Resource Usage
    • Address the challenges faced by TVET institutions in optimizing resources and their usage.

Empowering TVET: A Regional Initiative on Future Skills and Emerging Technologies

Date: November 11-15, 2024 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals through TVET

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Strategic Pillars for Empowering TVET
  • Theme Paper 2: Digitalization in TVET
  • Theme Paper 3: Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0: Design, Automation, and Optimization
  • Theme Paper 4: Formulating TVET Policy for Preparing IR 4.0 Workforce (NSQF, NCRF, & NHEQF)
  • Theme Paper 5: Developing Framework for Future Skills

Exercises and workshops on the following:

  • Workshop 1: Product Design and Validation.
  • Workshop 2: Formulating TVET Policy for Preparing IR 4.0 Workforce (NSQF, NCRF, & NHEQF)
  • Workshop 3: Developing Framework for Future Skills
  • Workshop 4: Discussion on Country Practices on Future Skills and Emerging Technologies Development in TVET.

International Seminar on ‘Empowering TVET via Future Skills and Emerging Technologies in the 21st Century’

  • Keynote: Leadership and Change Management in Empowering TVET
  • Session 1: Smart Readiness Index @ SIRI IR4.0
  • Session 2: Pedagogical Approaches in Emerging Trends
  • Session 3: Industry Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Objectives

The program is expected to equip TVET professionals, institutions, and stakeholders with skills and knowledge to adapt to future labor market needs driven by technological advancements. Below are the objectives:

  • Strengthen the capacity of TVET systems to integrate future skills.
  • Foster regional cooperation and collaboration on emerging technologies.
  • Enhance innovation in training methods, curriculum design, and skills delivery.

TVET Institute-Industry Linkages

Date: October 21-25, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following topics will be presented and discussed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture

  • Special Lecture: Institute-Industry Linkages for Better Employability and Self-Employability

Theme Papers

  • Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institute Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
  • Theme Paper 2: Type of Linkages Network
  • Theme Paper 3: Strategies for Effective Linkages
  • Theme Paper 4: Role of Government and Policy in TVET Institute–Industry Linkages
  • Theme Paper 5: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits and Challenges
  • Theme Paper 6: Future Trends and Organization in Institution– Industry Network

Exercises and workshops on the following:

  • Workshop 1: Undertake SWOT Analysis for Institute-Industry Collaboration in the TVET System of Sri Lanka
  • Workshop 2: Review and Analyze the Implementation of the Dual Training System (DTS): Suggestion for the TVET System in Sri Lanka
  • Workshop 3: Case Studies (Success Stories of Institute-Industry Linkages)

National Seminar on Collaborative Education Models: Redefining Learning through Industry Partnerships

  • Session 1: Global Partnership for Internationally Recognized TVET Qualifications
  • Session 2: Preparing Students for the Future: Skills and Competencies in Demand
  • Session 3: Overcoming Challenges in Industry-Academia Collaborations

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, the participants will be able to:

  • Analyze industry needs and trends to ensure that TVET programs are relevant and responsive
  • Develop the capacity of TVET managers to manage and implement industry-linked programs effectively
  • Establish sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners
  • Provide the know-how to assess the impact of industry linkages on TVET programs and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.

Start-up Incubation and Entrepreneurship at an Institution of Higher Learning - Opportunities and Challenges

Date: October 17, 2024 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

11:30am Afghanistan | 12:00pm Maldives, Pakistan | 12:30pm India, Sri Lanka | 12:45pm Nepal | 1:00pm Bangladesh, Bhutan | 1:30pm Myanmar | 2:00pm Thailand | 3:00pm China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore | 5:00pm Papua New Guinea | 7:00pm Fiji






Objectives

  • To provide participants insights into the workings of the start-up ecosystem at an institute of higher learning.
  • To help participants identify core competencies relevant to building start-ups, at their own institution.
  • To equip participants with key pointers on how to set up an entrepreneurial ecosystem at their institute.

Research Methodology for TVET Leaders and Teachers

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.

Training Methodology in TVET and Innovative TVET Teaching Methods

Date: September 9-13, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following topics will be presented and discussed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture and Theme Papers

  • Special Lecture: Blue Ocean Strategy for Entrepreneurship Training in TVET in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Theme Paper 1: Introduction to Principle Learning in TVET
  • Theme Paper 2: Professional Development and Continuous Improvement
  • Theme Paper 3: Introduction to TVET Training Methodologies
  • Theme Paper 4: Innovative Pedagogical & Integration ICT Approaches in TVET
  • Theme Paper 5: Excellence in Leadership for Change Management Through the PDCA Cycle in TVET

Seminar on Empowering Leadership in TVET:

  • Session 1: Enhancing Innovative using AI tools in TVET Teaching and Learning
  • Session 2: Sustainable Management for TVET Institutes in Teaching Method Perspectives
  • Session 3: Greening TVET for Higher Learning Institutions - Way Forward

Exercises and workshops on the following:

  • Workshop 1: Instructional Design and Curriculum Development (Competency-Based Education (CBE))
  • Workshop 2: Training Delivery and Assessment
  • Workshop 3: Driving AI Strategies.

Objectives

The participants are expected to:

  • Develop and introduce TVET Teaching Methodology to instructors/lecturers for teaching TVET academic program Level 6 and above MQF (Bachelor’s Degree and above)
  • Provide learners with broad knowledge, and technical and/or non-technical skills relevant to an area of study and/or work with moderate autonomy and responsibilities, with some level of creativity and management skills subject to broad guidance and direction.