Date : Dec. 13-17, 2015 /
Venue : Dhaka, Bangladesh /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Ministry of Education, People's Republic of Bangladesh /

Main Contents:

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.

The main contents of the program are:

Special Lecture: Strengthening TVET Systems through the Integration of ICT

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Instructional Design for Developing Teaching and Learning System
• Theme Paper 2: Image Editing with Adobe Photoshop
• Theme Paper 3: Rapid E-Learning Development using Adobe Presenter
• Theme Paper 4: Learning Management System using Moodle

Tasks and Project Work

• Task 1: Selection of Content/Topic for Web-Based Learning Resource
• Task 2: Image Editing using Adobe Photoshop
• Task 3: Rapid E-Learning Development using Adobe Presenter
• Task 4: LMS Development using MOODLE
• Project Task: Develop Proto-Type web-based teaching and learning resources

National Seminar

National Seminar on "Information and Communication Technology Applications in Education and Training"

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

Date : Apr. 6-10, 2015 /
Venue : National Institute for Technical Education and Skills Development (NITESD), Marikina City, Philippines /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Republic of the Philippines /

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.

Module 1: Conducting Technology Researches

• Conceptual foundations of technology research and development
• Identification of institutional niche areas for technology research
• Planning technology researches
• Guidelines in Conducting Technology Researches
• Relevant applications and databases for the promotion of technology researches

Module 2: Managing Technology Researches

• Monitoring and evaluation strategies in technology researches
• Application of relevant tools and technologies for technology-oriented researches
• Adapting the teaching profession to newer trends in technology researches

Module 3: Promotion of Technology Researches

• Industry-institution linkage in research
• Developing a research culture
• Improving the conduct of research and development initiatives
• Showcasing technology research ideas

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).

Date : Apr. 5-9, 2015 /
Venue : Maldives Polytechnics, Male, Maldives /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: TVET Authority and Maldives Qualification Authority, Ministry of Education, Government of the Republic of Maldives /

Main Contents

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: Promotion of TVET System: Mechanisms and Management Concepts
• Theme Paper 2: Experiences and Strategic Directions for promotion of TVET systems in Maldives
• Theme Paper 3: ICT skills 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: Strategic Planning Framework for improvement of TVET system

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 "Innovative Practices and Strategies for improving capacity of the TVET Systems in Maldives" which will be participated by In-Country Program participants, TVET Authority officials, MQA Officials, administrators, faculty members, media, public relations officers in both public and private sectors and other interested participants.

Date : Mar. 9-13, 2015 /
Venue : TITI, Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: Planning, Implementing, and Monitoring and Evaluation of Transformation: A Case Study

Module 1. M & E: Concepts and Processes

• Concepts and Processes of M & E
• M & E Models
• Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Module 2. Application of M & E Tools

• The Basic Tools
• The Advanced Tools
• The Techniques of M & E Activities

Module 3. Training Program Evaluation

• Types of Training
• Evaluation Evaluation Process and Stakeholders
• Framework and Techniques in Data Collection
• Evaluation of Training Process

Tasks & Project Work

Structured Learning Exercises: Levelling of M & E Experience

• Task 1: Focus Group Discussion on Identification of major issues and challenges in M&E in TVET System and Presentation
• Task 2: Focus Group Discussion and Presentation
• Task 3: Meta-planning Exercise for Evaluating a TVET Program/Project and Live M & E Exercise
• Task 4: Case Studies on M & E in Nepal
• Project Work: Action Planning for M & E for TVET System

Date : Jan. 9-13, 2015 /
Venue : NITTTR Chandigarh, India /
Program Type: In-Country Program /
Collaborating Organization: National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh, India /

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: Blue Ocean Strategy- Concepts, Principles and Components
• Theme Paper 2: Blue Ocean Strategies for Technical Entrepreneurship Development
• Theme Paper 3: Integrating Persons With Disabilities(PWDs) and Inclusive Rural Development as BOS in TVET System
• Theme Paper 4: Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions through APACC process for Quality Assurance as BOS
• Theme Paper 5: Industry Institute Convergence as BOS in TVET-National and International Case Studies
• Theme Paper 6: New Avenues for TVET graduates through ICT & Labour Market Information Systems (LMIS)

Tasks:

• Task 1: Assess Quality of Institutional Functions
• Task 2: Stakeholder Identification, Organizational Vision and Mission Identification
• Task 3: Application of BOS for Technopreneurship
• Task 4: Critical Issues Identification & SWOT Analysis for BOS

Project Task: Preparation of Action Plan for implementation of Blue Ocean Strategy in the TVET Institutions

National Seminar

Another important part of the program is the conduct of the half day National Seminar on “Issues, Challenges and Future Directions in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Sector” which will be participated by In-Country Program participants, TVET administrators, policy makers, academic professionals, researchers and curriculum developer and other interested participants.

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