IMPORTANCE OF STEM TO TVET HOW EXPERIENCE CAN BE GAINED THROUGH NON PROFIT MANUFACTURING. 8/28/2015 Camara Skills Training Network Those who teach by experience

IMPORTANCE OF STEM TO TVET

HOW EXPERIENCE CAN BE GAINED THROUGH NON PROFIT MANUFACTURING.

Those who teach by experience

Importance of STEM to TVET

STEM:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math.

What were the prerequisites to the Industrial side of TVET,

Math and Science

Promotion of STEM in the Industrial world is targeted at under represented groups to enter what are mainly a male dominated professions.

Engineering

Science


Applied Math

Applied math is the link to Science

Physics is applied math,

Physics principles require

Applied math.

ScienceScientists study the world as it is; engineers create the world that has never been.—Theodore von Kármán

There exists an overlap between the sciences and engineering practice; in engineering, one applies science.

Both areas of endeavor rely on accurate observation of materials and phenomena.

Both use mathematics and classification criteria to analyze and communicate observations.

Scientists are expected to interpret their observations and to make expert recommendations for practical action based on those interpretations.

Scientists may also have to complete engineering tasks, such as designing experimental apparatus or building prototypes.

Conversely, in the process of developing technology engineers sometimes find themselves exploring new phenomena, thus becoming, for the moment, scientists.


American Engineers' Council for Professional Development

(ECPD, the predecessor of ABET[1]) has defined engineering as follows:

The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes,

or works utilizing them singly or in combination; or to construct or operate the same with full cognizance of their design;

or to forecast their behavior under specific operating conditions; all as respects an intended function, economics of operation and safety to life and property.”

Engineering


Technology

technology

noun tech·nol·o·gy \tek-ˈnä-lə-jē\

: the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems.

: a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc., that is created by technology.


Full Definition of TECHNOLOGY

a : the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering 2 <medical technology>

b : a capability given by the practical application of knowledge <a car's fuel-saving technology>

C: a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge <new technologies for information storage>

d: the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor <educational technology>


T.V.E.T

Throughout the course of history, various terms have been used to describe elements of the field that are now conceived as comprising TVET. These include:

Apprenticeship Training, Vocational Education, Technical Education,

Technical-Vocational Education (TVE), Occupational Education (OE),

Vocational Education and Training (VET), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Workforce Education (WE), Workplace Education (WE)

etc. Several of these terms are commonly used in specific geographic areas. (UNESCO)


TVET (Canada)

Promotion of TVET in the Industrial world such as Canada is geared mainly to youth.

Many government funded community youth agencies and many school counsellors think those of low academic achievement should be in TVET.

Lack of understanding of the levels and types of skills sets in TVET and the STEM level required for some of the TVET disciplines.


STEM in TVET

What were the prerequisites to the Industrial side of TVET,

Math and Science

TVET requires the use of theory to correct a problem or issue practically for resolution.

STEM and TVET combination is the emphasis to the Industrial Economic function.

Areas requiring TVET:

Engineering.

Science.


TVET promotion issues:

STEM or Math and Science play a very important part in TVET, especially in the programs that target the secondary industries in the world.

Streaming of students in school, education levels Academic prep, Academic, Applied, and Locally developed.

A high number of black or new immigrant are streamed into Applied programs, and those not capable of applied, into locally developed.

TVET is promoted by Schools only to youth in Applied and locally developed.

Stigma of TVET to parents of Black and new Immigrant youth,

Prejudice in the Black and immigrant community in Canada to TVET, is a Microcosm of the same belief in developing countries such as Nigeria and Ghana.

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TVET in the Black community Canada:

TVET held in low esteem

Lack of understanding what TVET is In the community

Lack of understanding the educational requirements for TVET.

The Black view and division in view of Intellectuals to Practitioners. Booker. Washington vs W.E.B. Dubois (the talented 10th)


Industry relevance of TVET and Education of the community

Breakdown of the various I ndustrial sectors

Sector Definition

Primary This involves the extraction of resources directly from the Earth; this includes farming, mining and logging. They do not process the products at all. They send it off to factories to make a profit.

Secondary This group is involved in the processing products from primary industries. This includes all factories—those that refine metals, produce furniture, or pack farm products such as meat.

Tertiary This group is involved in the provision of services. They include teachers, managers and other service providers.

Quaternary This group is involved in the research of science and technology and other high level tasks. They include scientists, doctors, and lawyers.

Quinary Sector

Some consider there to be a branch of the quaternary sector called the quinary sector, which includes the highest levels of decision making in a society or economy. This sector would include the top executives or officials in such fields as government, science, universities, nonprofit, healthcare, culture, and the media.


TVET Industries

Wealth creating Secondary Industry :

The Manufacturing industry is a national wealth builder (China)


How to change perception

Creating national awareness and local programs to fully understand how TVET is to economic growth which translates to social and health improvements.

Working with Industrial sources to educate the population on how TVET plays a part in their daily lives.

Industry, government and education need to work to create an inclusiveness of both academic and TVET in the school system.

How to make TVET relevant

Skills shortage Canada


“Lack of skilled Labour threatens Canadian economy”,

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says ,

Published on Monday November 19, 2012


Skills shortage and government promotion to address the issue.


Apprenticeship has four TVET trade sectors

Industrial/Manufacturing

Motive Power

Service

Construction


Industrial/Manufacturing Tool and Die Maker

General Machinist

Mould Maker

Industrial Mechanic Millwright

Industrial Electrician

Welder


Motive Power Automotive Service Technician

Truck and Coach Technician

Agricultural Equipment Technician

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Auto Body Repairer

Motorcycle Technician


Service Cook/Chef

Baker

Hairstylist

Early Childhood Educator

Educational Assistant

Developmental Services Worker

Pool and Hot Tub and Spa Installer


Construction Electrician

General Carpenter

Hoisting Engineer

Plumber

Steamfitter

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic

Brick and Stone Mason


TVET in developing countries and the inner cities:

Skills mismatch to the skills required by industries in developing countries.

Lack of opportunities for youth in the inner cities to TVET.

Lack of understanding by Governments as to what skills and what TVET is when giving Funding.

How to make TVET relevant TVET issues effecting to scuccess: (Toronto Canada)

Too low academic level to enter the Industrial TVET

Low opportunities for Black youth in Apprenticeships in the secondary industrial sector.

Industries are not located in the community, so exposure to TVET is a problem.

No introductory programs in the community focused to Secondary industry TVET or other Technical programs.


TVET issue effecting success in developing countries (Ghana and Nigeria

Quality of practical teaching in TVET,

Low practical knowledge to work in the industry

Lack of practical knowledge to teach by the instructors

Not enough equipment to conduct the practical teaching that is paramount to the success of the TVET program.

Programs practical aspect is not in keeping with industrial requirements.


HOW DO ADDRESS THE RELEVANCE ISSUE: Toronto

Educate and inform parents of TVET as a career path

Invest in knowledge focused education using STEM

Invest in community base industrial base economies that are TVET focused.

Educate employers of youth of African heritage for acceptance into apprenticeship.

Increase in the number of equipment to conduct the practical teaching this is paramount to the success of the TVET program.


HOW DO ADDRESS THE RELEVANCE ISSUE: (Africa)

Link the practical teaching in TVET to Industrial partner,

Invest in practical knowledge focused to the industrial sector.

Invest in modern machinery, and educating government in this plight.

Programs should be relevant to the needs in Industry by adjustment of TVET curriculum.

Increase in the number of equipment to conduct the practical teaching this is paramount to the success of the TVET program.


Thank you for your time, Brought to you by:

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Presented by:

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