Expert Committee Report on Curriculum Revision

VHSE

Back ground

• Most of the courses designed as per the requirement of 1990’s

• 42 courses under 8 streams

• Out dated syllabus

• Lack of relation between theory and practical

• 680 hours of vocational education per year

Expert Committee

• 10 member committee headed by Secretary – General Education appointed by government for studying and revising the curriculum of VHSE (10/03/2013)

• Director, VHSE

• Director, SCERT

• Prof. POJ Labba

• Joint Director, PSSCIVE

• Director, Tourism…

Academic Core Group

• (11/04/2014)

• Based on the recommendations of Expert committee SCERT has constituted 20 member Academic Team from all major areas of vocational education

• Prof. POJ Labba as Chief Advisor

• Committee included Dr. Saji Gopinath, Dean IIM, Dr. Vijaykumar, Principal KITTS, …..

• 3 VHSE Teacher representatives…..

Curriculum Revision Process

• Research Study to examine present system and to collect the opinion of stake holders

• Curriculum Restructuring and syllabus preparation on the basis of findings

Focus group Discussions…..

• Three regional interactions at Ernakulum, Trivandrum and Kozhikode with the selected teachers of all 42 courses ( June- August 2014)

• Data collected from Teachers / students / parents / LSG members)

Focus group Discussions…..

• Discussion with Administrative Officials of VHSE

(11/06/2014)

• Focus group discussion with Teacher Organisations (05/06/2014)

• Feed Back and Analysis of Job fair conducted at Trivandrum and Ernakulum

• Meeting with Industrialists , professionals and experts.

Visit to PSSCIVE Bhopal…..

8 Members of Expert Committee visited and interacted with the Academicians of PSSCIVE, Apex Body of Vocational Education

Committee got valuable suggestions on recent trends in vocational education, NSQF etc..

Secondary data

Student Profile for the last ten years from all the VHSE schools collected analysed.

Report Preparation Workshops

• 16 Nos of 3-4 day workshops conducted by SCERT from May 2014 March 2015) for analysing the collected data, preparation , editing and Finalisation of reports

• VHSE teachers, Experts, and SCERT officials participated in the workshops

Expert Committee Report

• The Draft Report was presented to Academic Core Group and Expert Committee on 19/01/2015 .

• The expert committee approved the report and Dr. Viswas Mehtha IAS, Secretary asked SCERT to publish in the public domain and receive suggestions.

Presentation to Honorable Minister for Education

• The Draft Report was presented to Honorable Minister for Education 05/02 /2015 .

• The Minister has approved the report and asked SCERT to present the final report by considering the suggestions

National Level Consultative Workshop

• 3 Day National Level Consultative workshop conducted at Trivandrum.

• 140 vocational teachers and 35 experts participated in the mega event.

• National Level and state level experts participated in the programme.

• (Dr. Vijayaraghavan / Dr. Reju IAS/ Dr. Palanivel Presented the papers)

3 Day Workshop at SCERT Approach paper preparation

• 3 Day workshop for 90 Teachers was conducted at Trivandrum (10/3 to 12/3).

• 90 vocational teachers participated in the workshop.

• Preparation of Approach paper/ syllabus grid preparation was the major agenda

• Assignments given to all the teachers to prepare syllabus grid for all the 35 vocational courses

Report presentation to Teacher Organisations

• The draft report was presented to the representatives of teacher Organisation on 23/03/2015

Report Submission to Government

• The report was Presented to Curriculum Sub Committee and got approved (10/04/2015).

• Based on the recommendations and suggestions … the final report was submitted to government on 17/04/2015

Engineering Technology Agriculture Animal

Husbandry Fisheries

Paramedical Home Science Humanities Business and

Commerce

STREAMS

Courses and Subject Combination

Engineering Technology Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics

Agriculture Physics / Chemistry / Biology

Animal Husbandry Physics / Chemistry / Biology

Fisheries Physics / Chemistry / Biology

Paramedical Physics / Chemistry / Biology

Home Science Physics / Chemistry / Biology

Humanities History / Geography / Economics

Business and Commerce Business Studies / Accountancy / Management

   

Subject

Total Hours per week Total Hours per year

Theory Practical Total Hrs

Theory Practical Total Hrs

1 English 6   6 240   240

2 General Foundation

Course

2   2 80   80

3 Vocational Subject 4 13 17 160 520 680

4 NVT- 1 4 2

6

160 80 240

5 NVT -2 4 2 6 160 80 240

6 NVT- 3 6   6 240   240

TOTAL 43     1720

Expert Committee Proposed Course structure

Main factors considered while course restructure

• Suggestions from various stake holders

• Opinion of experts from industry and institution

• NSDC Report Kerala 2015

• Job Fair Report

• B.Voc. courses by UGC - Vertical Mobility

• National Skill Qualification Frame Work suggestions

• Need for multiskilling

Other factors considered :

• Post liberalisation and globalisation, the job markets and skills required have changed.

• Technological advancement

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• Decreasing number of job opportunities at government sector, especially in unproductive sectors like clerk, typist etc.

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Introduction of B.Voc. Degree course in Colleges by UGC from 2014-15

1) B Voc in Automobile Engineering2) B Voc in Entertainment3) B Voc in Construction4) B Voc in Information Technology5) B Voc in Telecommunication6) B Voc in Marketing7) B Voc in Agriculture8) B Voc in Applied Arts9) B Voc in Tourism10) B Voc in Printing Technology

Proposed Course Structure

• Out dated syllabus ( For example : Type writing / Travel and Tourism / Repairing of Radio/TV etc)

Suggested to update the practical syllabus with latest

technology

• 35 Courses in 8 streams without affecting the staff pattern

• Out dated courses or courses with same practical and with same teacher qualifications are proposed to integrate.

• Importance to Multi skilling and entrepreneurial skills

• Modular scheme - 4 modules in two years

• Objective of each module is different skills.

• On the Job Training Programme- One month

• More provisions for IT and Communication skills

Agriculture

Agriculture

• Present Number of Courses : 04

• Proposed Number of courses : 03

Science and Technology

AgricultureNo. Present Courses Proposed Course

1 Plant Protection1 Agri Crop Health Management

2 Fruits and Vegetables 2Agriculture Science and Processing Technology

3Nursery Management & Ornamental Gardening

3 Agri Business and Farm Services

4 Sericulture

COURSES

• AGRICULTURE- CROP HEALTH MANAGEMENTCOURSE 1

• AGRI-BUSINESS AND FARM SERVICES COURSE 2

• AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGYCOURSE 3

AGRICULTURE- CROP HEALTH MANAGEMENT

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Integrated Pest and Disease Management

Hi-Tech Farming

AGRI-BUSINESS AND FARM SERVICES

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Farm services

Agriculture Enterprises

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of 4 modules

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

Agri- Field Techniques

Crop Production Technology

Applied Agriculture

POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY

Animal Science and Fisheries

Animal Husbandry

1 LSM- Poultry Husbandry 1

Live stock Management2 LSM-Dairy Husbandry

3 LSM-Dairying Milk Products 2 Dairy Technology

Fisheries

4 Fish Processing Technology 3

Marine Fisheries and Seafood Processing

5 Fishing craft and Gear Technology

6 Aquaculture 4 Aqua culture

7 Maintenance and Operation of Marine Engines 11 Marine Technology

Examination

• Only practical evaluation at the end of each module

• Theory examination as per the present system i.e. for two modules together during March.

On the Job Training Programs

• Duration of OJT will be increased to 4 weeks

• OJT is flexible with regard to courses

• One week OJT at the end of each module.

• OJT should not be transformed to industrial visits -(number of students per organisation should be limited to 2 to 3 )

• A professional team should be set up from the Vocational teachers and it should be a full time assignment. They should look after the OJT / Placement / PTC/ Career Guidance etc. at regional level.

Production-cum-Training Centre

• PTC units should be made compulsory in all VHSE schools

• PTC units must be registered units and should have separate entity. Students Alumni can be given major role in establishing PTC’s in each school.

• PTC’s can be marketed under a specific brand name. Each Production cum Training centers should be treated as profit centers

• OJT can be conducted in this established PTC’s

• It should be capable of providing apprenticeship / employment opportunities for VHSE passed out students

• Proper frame work has to be prepared by the department for PTC units and it should be implemented, co-ordinated and controlled properly.

• GFC teacher should be given the pivotal role in establishing PTC units in each school.

Schedule Syllabus Preparation

First Year syllabus

• Phase 1 ( Between 4/5/2015 to 18/05/2015 - 10 days )

• Phase 2 ( Convergence 19/05/2015 to 20/05/2015)

• Phase 3 ( Sub committee and approvals 21/05 to 27/05)

• Phase 4 ( Curriculum committee submission 30/05/2015)

Curriculum Steering Committee Approval

First Year syllabus

• Syllabus for 35 Vocational courses and 2 Non Vocational subject presented to Curriculum Steering committee and got approved.

• SRG Training was done for three days at SCERT

Elements Existing Proposed

Curriculum Developed in 1990’s Specific focus to emerging skills of 21st century

Structure 2 Years together Modular Format(4 Modules)

Aim of the course

Vocation Focused, but not skill focused

Vocation focused / Focus on Multiple skills

Number of Courses

42 courses 35 courses

Employment Focused on Govt. sector Focused on govt. / organized/unorganised sector

Elements Existing Proposed

On the Job Training •Duration – 16 days•No flexibility in selecting centers based on skills

•One month•Flexibility in skills , OJT center

Production Cum Training Centre

•Not compulsory•Not having formal system•Involvement of PTA in setting

• Mandatory•Structured system•Involvement of PPP/LSG/ Student AlumniStrong community linkage

Entrepreneurship Development

Focused on theory only Importance given to practical skills

Instruction Materials In sufficient for teachers/ students

Work book for studentsTeacher source bookPractical manual ,CCE manual ICT Materials

Assessment CCEPractical Assessment at the end of each year of course

CCEPractical Assessment at the end of each module

Certification Single Academic Subjects certificate and Single trade certificate

Single Academic Subjects certificate , Single trade certificate and four skill certificates

Pedagogy and Teacher Development Programs

Role of teacher- As facilitator Class room based pedagogyNo industry linked empowerment

Role of teacher- As mentorWork based pedagogyIndustry linked teacher development programs

Approval of Concerned Authorities

•All are government approved courses•Out of 42 courses, 32 are approved by KPSC• 41 courses approved by Board of Apprenticeship Training•Sufficient reservation is there for paramedical courses in higher education

Approval from government before its implementation

Approval from KPSC, BAT and various Universities for higher education

National PatternElements Kerala Pattern National Pattern

Pattern •Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Higher Secondary Education

•Starts from Class 11

•NSQF - Vocationalisation of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

•Starts from Class 9

Syllabus •Syllabus approved by PSSCIVE till 10th Plan

•Syllabus approved by PSSCIVE in 12th Plan•Sector skill councils formed and National Occupation Standard framed •National and International acceptance and opening for employment

Subject combination

Separate status apart from general subjects

• Become part of general subjects

Structure 2 Year course Level wise up to 10th level.

No. of working days

6 day week 5 day week

NSQF Levels

Normal Qualification Vocational Qualification

Certifying Body

7 3rd yr bachelors DegreeUniversity6 2nd yr bachelors Advanced Diploma

5 1st yr bachelors Diploma

4 Higher Secondary School Grade XII School

3 Higher Secondary School Grade XI School

2 Secondary School (Pre Vocational)

Grade X School

1 Secondary School (Pre Vocational)

Grade IX School

National PatternElements Kerala Pattern National Pattern

Employment After 2 Years of study Employment based on levels

Vertical mobility •No vertical mobility in Vocational areas

•Vertical mobility is ensured in the concerned course

Central Assistance No Assistance Central Assistance is thereEg: 389 school – 70 corers in the first year

Staff Pattern Regular Staff pattern Contract pattern except Vocational Co-ordinators

Agriculture Skill Council of India

Automotive Skill Development Council

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India

Capital Goods Skill Council of India

Gems and Jewellery Skill Council of India

Healthcare Sector Skill Council

NASSCOM

Retailers Association Council of India

Rubber Skill Development Council of India

Telecom Sector Skill Council

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