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International Conference on Integration of Academic courses with Vocational Education in Secondary Schools

NIOS, UNESCO and COL held a three day International Conference on “Integration of Academic courses with Vocational Education in Secondary Schools” from 17-19 February 2012 in New Delhi.

The Conference deliberated upon the impending challenges and issues in the academic courses at secondary education level and tried to develop a framework and recommendations to establish linkages of skills training through vocational education at secondary school level with emphasis on knowledge base through academic subjects.

Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are recognized as an important aspect of the nation’s educational initiatives. In order for the TVET to play its part effectively in the changing global environment, there is an urgent need to redefine the critical elements of imparting TVET to make them relevant, flexible, and sustainable to suit the contemporary needs of the learner and industry.

The objectives of the conference were to:

1. Explore the modalities for increasing the access to sustainable and learner centric quality school education equipped with vocational skills;
2. Develop strategic plan to strengthen the environment and image of TVET; and
3. Establish linkages on the quality assurance system for the TVET to promote the quality and equity among learners at all levels.

The conference was attended by experts from Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, Malawi, Tanzania, USA and Zambia. Also present were representatives from UNESCO, COL, academic institutions, trade and industry associations, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), technical and vocational education institutes, UNEVOC national centres, educational planners and administrators and international experts in vocational, secondary and open learning.

The various sessions of the Conference centred on the following sub-themes:

  • Vocational skills and training to empower citizens

  • Designing the curriculum and quality framework to strengthen the impact of vocational courses

  • Use of technology in providing education

  • Developing framework for the Recognition of Prior Learning

  • Development of Assessment and Certification Framework



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    • Source:UNESCO New Delhi
    • 29-02-2012
    • Updated:29-02-2012 7:48
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