Research and Development in TVET

Date : Dec. 19-23, 2011  /
Venue : Colombo, Sri Lanka  /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /


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.

Module 1: Overview of Planning Research in TVET System
- Conceptual foundations of research and development
- Planning educational research in TVET
- Identification of potential areas for research in TVET

Module 2: Introduction to Research in TVET
- Research tools & techniques in TVET
- Developing tools and instruments for research in TVET
- Common errors & Practical tips in conducting Research in TVET

Module 3: Using SPSS in TVET System
- SPSS for Research in TVET System
- Data encoding and classification
- Basic data analysis and interpretation
- Advanced data analysis (ANOVA, f-test, t-test, regression)
- Analyzing data and interpreting results and research writing

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Capacity Building of Champion Leaders Development Program

Date : Nov. 13-17, 2011  /
Venue : TITI, Kathmandu, Nepal  /
Program Type: Special In-Country Program  /


There are altogether three modules, which are described in detail with objectives, approaches and contents.
- Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Generic Skills for Employability
- Stimulating Technical & Social entrepreneurship skills for Poverty alleviation

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.

Module 1: Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Modular Employable TVET Skills in Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Current initiatives & innovative practices for Poverty Alleviation
- TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation : conceptual frameworks and initiatives
- Methodology of identification of major TVET skills intervention for Poverty Alleviation
- Designing TVET skills modular program and instructional material

Module 2: Generic Skills Development for Employability
- Identification of major generic skills intervention for Employability
- Designing learning experiences and instructional material for generic skills development
- Higher order thinking skills (adapting to change, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making, learning how to learn)
- Interpersonal and team skills (communication, co-operation, negotiation/conflict resolution, leadership, and dealing with diversity)

Module 3: Stimulating Social Entrepreneurship Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Key perspectives on poverty alleviation through social entrepreneurship
- Business planning and budgeting
- Challenges and issues in promoting entrepreneurship
- Identification of areas for technical and social entrepreneurship in service sector
- Best action models and practices for poverty alleviation

Expected Outcome
- Emergent approaches for integrating TVET Skills for Poverty alleviation
- Action plan with a special vision for SDPA project in TVET Sector

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Reorienting TVET System for the Global Economy

Date : Oct. 13-21, 2011  /

Venue : SIVAT, Incheon, Rep. of Korea  /

Program Type: Regional Program  /

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.

Special Lecture: TVET Educators for the New Global Economy

Module 1: Challenges of Reorienting TVET system

- Emergent Challenges of Reorienting TVET system for the Global Economy

- Issues and Intervention areas for Reorienting TVET system

Module 2: Innovative Approaches for Reorienting TVET system

- Regional Quality Assurance Mechanism in TVETÂ

- Bridging Academia and Industry Pathways: A Gateway to TVET Global Competitiveness

Module 3: Integrating Entrepreneurship and Generic skills in TVET system

- Stimulating Entrepreneurship Education in TVET system

- Generic skills for Global Economy

Project Work and Preparation of Action Plan: Reorientation of TVET System for Global the Economy

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Training Needs Analysis

Location : Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia /
Duration : 6 June 2011 to 10 June 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, begins 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.

There are, altogether, two modules, which are described in detail with contents.

Module 1: Introduction to Training Needs Analysis in TVET Sector
- Training Needs Analysis : Fundamental, Principles and Approaches
- Issues, Concerns & Challenges in TNA in TVET Sector
- Training Needs Analysis : Tools, Techniques and Process

Module 2: Developing Training Needs Analysis in TVET system
- Designing Training Program
- Evaluating Training Program
- Best Action Models and practices of TNA in Malaysia
- Developing Strategies for TNA system in TVET sector

Task and Action planning
- Issues, Concerns and Challenges Using TNA in TVET Sector
- Developing TNA Instrument & Strategies for Using in TVET Sector
- Developing Training Program for the Employee
- Action Plan on TNA Project in TVET Sector

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Capacity Building of Champion Leaders Development Program

Location : Marikina City, Philippines /
Duration : 30 May 2011 to 3 June 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

There are altogether three modules, which are described in detail with objectives, approaches and contents.

- Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty AlleviationÂ
- Generic Skills for Employability
- Stimulating Technical & Social entrepreneurship skills for Poverty alleviation

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.

Module 1: Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Modular Employable TVET Skills in Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Current initiatives & innovative practices for Poverty Alleviation
- TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation : conceptual frameworks and initiatives
- Methodology of identification of major TVET skills intervention for Poverty AlleviationÂ
- Designing TVET skills  modular program and instructional material

Module 2: Generic Skills Development for Employability
- Identification of major generic skills intervention for Employability
- Designing learning experiences and instructional material for generic skills development
- Higher order thinking skills (adapting to change, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making, learning how to   learn)
- Interpersonal and team skills (communication, co-operation, negotiation/conflict resolution, leadership, and   dealing with diversity)

Module 3: Stimulating Social Entrepreneurship Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Key perspectives on poverty alleviation through social entrepreneurship
- Business planning and budgeting
- Challenges and issues in promoting entrepreneurship
- Identification of areas for technical and social entrepreneurship in service sector
- Best action models and practices for poverty alleviation

Expected Outcome
- Emergent approaches for integrating TVET Skills for Poverty alleviationÂ

Action plan with a special vision for SDPA project in TVET Sector

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Research and Development in TVET

Location : Marikina City, Philippines /
Duration : 16 May 2011 to 20 May 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

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.

Module 1: Overview of Planning Research in TVET System
- Conceptual foundations of research and development
- Planning educational research in TVET
- Identification of potential areas for research in TVET

Module 2: Introduction to Research in TVET
- Research tools & techniques in TVET
- Developing tools and instruments for research in TVET
- Common errors & Practical tips in conducting Research in TVET

Module 3: Using SPSS in TVET System
- SPSS for Research in TVET System
- Data encoding and classification
- Basic data analysis and interpretation
- Advanced data analysis (ANOVA, f-test, t-test, regression)
- Analyzing data and interpreting results and research writing

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Developing Learning Management Systems

Location : University of South Pacific, Suva, Fiji /
Duration : 9 May 2011 to 13 May 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

Module 1. Concepts on the Use of ICT-based Education
- E-Learning Systems Management
- New Paradigms in TVET in the Knowledge Era

Module 2. Using Tools as Building Blocks for Learning Content
- Rapid E-Learning Development using Adobe Captivate
- Introduction to Learning Management Systems
- Integrating E-Learning with Moodle

Project Work: Full Blown Learning Management System (LMS) Prototype

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Competency-Based Training and Assessment

Location : Male, Maldives /
Duration : 9 May 2011 to 13 June 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

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.

Special Lecture:
- Greening CPSC: Addressing ESD through Green TVET for the 21st Century
- Emerging Challenges of TVET in Maldives

Module 1: Overview of Competency-Based Training for TVET System
- Conceptual foundations of competency
- Introduction to Competency Based Training
- Competency standards

Module 2: Using DACUM for Occupational Analysis
- Occupational Analysis
- DACUM Approach and Duty-Task sheet

Module 3: Overview of Competency–based Assessment
- Competency-based Assessment
- Criteria for Assessment
- Assessment Process
- New Initiatives in Competency Based Education & Training in TVET System

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Public-Private Community Partnership in TVET

Location : TITI Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Duration : 4 April 2011 to 8 April 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

The delivery of the program design follows a spiral learning approach, begins 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.

Special Lecture: Industry-Institute Interaction to Public-Private Partnership: A Journey to Excellence

Module-1: An Introduction to Public-Private Community Partnership in TVET;
- Overview of public-private community partnership
- Building multi-stakeholder partnership in TVET

Module -2: Developing Public-Private Community Partnership for TVET;
- Promoting green public private partnership
- Innovative models and approaches in PPCP
- Best practices and approaches on PPCB in Nepal
- PPCP: Industry perspective

Task and Action planning;
- Issues, concern and challenges in fostering PPCP in TVET institute
- Developing Strategies for enhancing multi-stakeholder partnership in TVET
- Case study on “Transforming TVET institution into excellence through partnership”
- Prepare an action plan for developing partnership with the private sector in the development and management of   TVET institutions

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Strategic Planning for Bangladesh VET Managers

Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Duration : 29 March 2011 to 31 March 2011 /
Program Type: Customized  Program  /

Special Lecture: New Paradigms in TVET Teacher Education

Theme Papers
- Theme Paper 1: Overview of Strategic Planning in TVET
- Theme Paper 2: Case Study on CPSC’s Strategic Planning
- Theme Paper 3: Advanced Tools and Approaches for Strategic Planning
- Theme Paper 4: Transforming TVET Institutions through Accreditation

Group Tasks
- Group Task 1: SWOT Analysis and Discussion
- Group Task 2: Discussion on Crafting Vision, Mission, Goals, Strategies,
  and Objectives
- Group Task 3: Practice on Tools and Approaches for Strategic Planning
- Group Task 4: Gap Analysis for Accreditation

Project Work: Preparation of Action Plan for developing a Strategic Plan of
TVET Institutions

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Capacity Building of Champion Leaders Development Program

Location : Colombo, Sri Lanka /
Duration : 28 March 2011 to 2 April 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

There are altogether three modules, which are described in detail with objectives, approaches and contents.

- Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty AlleviationÂ
- Generic Skills for Employability
- Stimulating Technical & Social entrepreneurship skills for Poverty alleviation

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.

Module 1: Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Modular Employable TVET Skills in Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Current initiatives & innovative practices for Poverty Alleviation
- TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation : conceptual frameworks and initiatives
- Methodology of identification of major TVET skills intervention for Poverty AlleviationÂ
- Designing TVET skills  modular program and instructional material

Module 2: Generic Skills Development for Employability
- Identification of major generic skills intervention for Employability
- Designing learning experiences and instructional material for generic skills development
- Higher order thinking skills (adapting to change, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making, learning how    to learn)
- Interpersonal and team skills (communication, co-operation, negotiation/conflict resolution, leadership, and dealing with diversity)

Module 3: Stimulating Social Entrepreneurship Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Key perspectives on poverty alleviation through social entrepreneurship
- Business planning and budgeting
- Challenges and issues in promoting entrepreneurship
- Identification of areas for technical and social entrepreneurship in service sector
- Best action models and practices for poverty alleviation

Expected Outcome
- Emergent approaches for integrating TVET Skills for Poverty alleviationÂ
- Action plan with a special vision for SDPA project in TVET Sector

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Enhancing Pedagogy Skills for Teachers

Location : Bangkok, Thailand /
Duration : 21 March 2011 to 25 March 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

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.

Special Lecture: New Perspectives for Teacher Education in TVET

Module 1: Introduction to Instructional System Design
- Pedagogical Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Learning Styles
- Formulating Instructional Objectives

Module 2:Instructional Delivery Methods & Techniques
- Overview of Instructional Methods
- Enhancing Teaching and Learning with Digital Media Resources
- Instructional Session Planning

Project Work: Micro teaching using Instructional Plan

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Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions

Location : Construction College, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia /
Duration : 14 March 2011 to 18 March 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

The delivery of the program begins with overview of core concept of quality assurance and followed by the APACC system of evaluation and criteria directed towards the preparation for the visit of external accreditors using APACC criteria. The contents of this program are as follows:

Special Lecture:
- Keynote: Applying Quality Management System in TVET Excellence

Module 1- Accreditation as Quality Assurance in TVET Institution
- Theme Paper 1: Implementing Total Quality Management for TVET Institutions
- Theme Paper 2: Regional Accreditation: Mechanism for Cross Border Mobility
- Theme Paper 3: The Institutional Model and Criteria of APACC

Module 2- Interpreting the APACC Criteria for Evaluating TVET Institution
- Theme Paper 4: Interpreting of APACC Criteria for Appreciation and Evaluation (Governance and Management, Teaching and Learning; Faculty and Staff, Research, Extension, Consultancy and Linkages,; Resources and Support to Students)

Module 3- Planning and Preparing the Documents for Visit of External Accrediting Team
- Theme Paper 5: TVET Framework for convertibility of graduates in Mongolia

TASKS
Task 1: Preparing and Conducting for Self Study
Task 2: Evaluating the Self Study Report
Task 3: Action planning for External Visit of Accrediting Team

STUDY VISITS
A study visit at one of Mongolia TVET institution

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Capacity Building of Champion Leaders Development Program

Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Duration : 22 February 2011 to 27 February 2011 /
Program Type: In-Country Program  /

There are altogether three modules, which are described in detail with objectives, approaches and contents.

Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty AlleviationÂ
Generic Skills for Employability
Stimulating Technical & Social entrepreneurship skills for Poverty alleviation
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.

Module 1: Promoting TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Modular Employable TVET Skills in Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Current initiatives & innovative practices for Poverty Alleviation
- TVET Skills for Poverty Alleviation : conceptual frameworks and initiatives
- Methodology of identification of major TVET skills intervention for Poverty AlleviationÂ
- Designing TVET skills  modular program and instructional material

Module 2: Generic Skills Development for Employability
- Identification of major generic skills intervention for Employability
- Designing learning experiences and instructional material for generic skills development
- Higher order thinking skills (adapting to change, problem-solving, creativity, decision-making, learning how to learn)
- Interpersonal and team skills (communication, co-operation, negotiation/conflict resolution, leadership, and dealing with diversity)

Module 3: Stimulating Social Entrepreneurship Skills for Poverty Alleviation
- Key perspectives on poverty alleviation through social entrepreneurship
- Business planning and budgeting
- Challenges and issues in promoting entrepreneurship
- Identification of areas for technical and social entrepreneurship in service sector
- Best action models and practices for poverty alleviation


Expected Outcome
- Emergent approaches for integrating TVET Skills for Poverty alleviationÂ
- Action plan with a special vision for SDPA project in TVET Sector

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