Post on 17-Aug-2015
• Based on the Philosophy of Constructivism• Learner – centred, process – oriented• Activity – based and value oriented• Emphasis on learning outcomes• Ensure continuous and comprehensive
Evaluation• Integrates learning and assessment• Right based approach in Education• Mentoring, ICT and Inclusion
General Approach for VHSE Curriculum
• Focus on multiple skills• Work based pedagogy• Freedom to choose varied learning
strategies• Real learning environment• Emphasis on Developing entrepreneur
skills• In tune with national pattern
General Approach for VHSE Curriculum
Vocational Course Curriculum - Features
Elements Existing Restructured
Curriculum Developed in 1980’s
Specific focus to emerging skills of 21st century
Structure
Job Roles
2 Years together
Not defined
Modular Format(4 Modules)Job roles defined
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 Restructured
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
Insufficient for teachers/ students
Hand 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
Other Features of Vocational Course Curriculum
Change in the syllabus 30% - 70%
Proportion of Theory & Practical in the Syllabus
30% - Theory70% - Practical
Concept of Finishing School
Initiative for launching finishing school for better employability
Revision for two Non-Vocational Subjects
1. Entrepreneurship development (existing GFC) – both name & syllabus
2. Management – Only syllabus