Current Status of Technical Education

Current Status of Technical Education -ISTE presentaion on 30_th November at SoA Deemed to be University, BBSR, Odisha

1. Current status of Technical Education 49 ISTE National Annual Faculty Convention 2019 Swarnaprava Nath 1,* , Sankar Prasad Mohanty 2 , Debabrata Singh 3 , S.K. Tabarak Ali 4 1,4 Dept. of School & Mass Education, MPL Model School, Cuttack, Odisha , India 2 Dept. of Education, Ramadevi Womens University, BBSR, Odisha , India 3 Dept. of CSIT, ITER, SOA Deemed to be University, BBSR, Odisha , India

2. Current status of Technical Education 49 ISTE National Annual Faculty Convention 2019 Siksha'O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Khandagiri Square, Bhubaneswar, Odisha , India Website: www.soa.ac.in Presented By: Swarnaprava Nath MPL Model High School, Cuttack Department of Mass Education, Gov of Odisha , India

3. Current status of Technical Education 49 ISTE National Annual Faculty Convention 2019 Contents: Introduction Challenges of the Technical Education Importance of the Technical Education Current status of Technical Education Current action plan of Technical Education Advantages of Technical Education Disadvantages of current Technical Education Future of the Education system Conclusion

4. Why Education? Education is one of the basic needs of Human being Education is knowledge gain To become successful & to make a good career To build opinions & have points of view on things in life The process of gaining information about the surrounding world

5. Why Technical Education? Technical Education plays an important role in the growth of human resources by generating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity & the quality of life. The main aim is to specializes the students & skilled labor & technically fit in the industries. To create good opportunity for carriers & employment To regenerate the human society instead of bare hands with machines and technological devices.

6. Importance of Technical Education The Technical Education stands unique with its practical approaches and technical knowledge as compared to other education system. I t contributes a major role to the overall education system and plays a vital role in the social and economic development of our nation . In India, technical education is important at various levels such as: industrial training institute, diploma, and degree, post-graduate and research in specialized technical fields, accommodating to various aspects of technological development and economic progress. Technical Education covers programs in engineering, technology, management, architecture, urban planning, pharmacy, applied arts and crafts, management of hotels and catering etc.

7. Latest challenges to the Technical Education Aim to link academic knowledge to practical experience. There by leading to a better understanding of their own abilities. Talents and reduced performance gap Career goal To develop the quality education is one of the major responsibilities of education system and it’s curriculum

8. Technical Education in India India has one of the largest education system in the world because the nation has more than 1.5 millions schools with more than 260 millions student enrolled around 751 Universities 35539 colleges and also one of the most complex . According to the NCF(National Curriculum Framework) states: “ Learning has become a source of burden & stress on children and their parents is an evidence of a deep distortion in educational aims and quality”.

9. Opportunities & Threats on Indian Technical Education system Opportunities IT Tools are becoming available for technology enhanced living Networking of colleges & Universities , MOU’s with foreign Universities at different level of mental benefits sharing for resources & undertaking major projects. Threats Quality concerns need to be addressed urgently Competitions from International standards Poor IT skills in Indian students Lack of interest among the youth to pursue science as a career

10. Present scenario of Technical education & Employment Organization in Odisha Department of Skill Development and Technical Education Govt. of Odisha . Under the Directorate of Employment, Odisha 80- offices are functioning at different levels. 30- Dist. Employment Exchanges, 5- Special Employment Exchanges, 1- State Employment Exchange(Professional & Executive ), 4- University Employment Information and Guidance Bureaus , 33- Employment Sub-Offices and 7 Rural Employment Bureaus

11. Current Status of Education Most Indian institutions have not effectively evolved from under-graduate teaching institutions to teaching and research institutions. P rivate engineering institutes has adopted a unique and innovative industry-linked engineering education and training system . Strategic plans, policies and programmes for implementation as per the eleventh-five year plan for higher and technical education . Vocational Education which deals practically in the field of trade, commerce, agriculture, medicine & Engineering . The technical education produces technicians for all type of industries and the progress of a country much depend upon its Industrialization

12. Current action plans for India Our courses of study should provide a large space for technical subjects . Now schools are being opened for them; Old schools should be forced to change their bias . Higher emphasis on language and literature should be changed by emphasizing science. government is sponsoring multi-purpose schools boards and councils have opened separate business streams and disciplines Industrialists can be forced to retain business and technical schools associated with their firms or workshops

13. Pros of Technical Education 1 . Easy Access to Information. 2. Encourages Innovation and Creativity. 3. Improved Communication. 4. The Convenience of Traveling/ Ease of Mobility. 5. Improved Housing and Lifestyle. 6. Improved Entertainment. 7. Efficiency and Productivity.

14. Cons of Technical Education 1) Immense expenditures. 2) Insufficient methods of teaching. 3) Transforming learners into inefficient learners. 4) Waste of valuable time. 5) Misguided by the wrong methods. 6) Major sources of distractions. 7) Creating enough room for cheating. 8) Increase rate of cyber bullying .

15. Problems faced by the current technical education system Unsuitable Technical Curriculum Shortage of Vocational and Quality Technical Institutions Shortage of Teachers & Exports Lack of Good Administrators Problem of Practical Field Work and Laboratories Plagiarised Research Work (Les Innovative Ideas) Provision of Education and Development of Technician’s skill & Personality Co-operation between Government, Industry and Educational Institutions

16. Steps to be Taken Care for Improvement Training Policy for Technical Teachers Perspective Plan for Technical Education Induction Programme for Engineering students Model Curriculum for Engineering and Management Courses. Exam Reforms Start up Initiative NBA Accreditation for approval of technical courses Unnat Bharat Abhiyan .

17. Other Steps can be taken care for improvement Management of the technical education system Programmes and curriculum development Inputs on collaboration on engineering education Involvement in high-technology in emerging areas: Utilizing engineering institutions for innovation entrepreneurship Taking additional measures towards improving quality of teaching, learning in engineering

18. Needs and expectation Employer :- Immediate application of knowledge and skills acquired Students:- Both immediate employment a long term employability Parents:- Prosperous careers for their wards Faculty:- Effective learning by students

19. Suggestions to Update Curriculum Introducing vocational training Value standard for open Universities Importance of distance education Inter college & Universities tie-ups Global Inter college competitions Industry academia interaction with colleges Introduction to ICT & interactive learning through IT. More numbers of Workshops , FDPs with hands on practices, National and International C onferences should be encouraged.

20. Requirements for further technical education Practical & Project based teaching should be implemented Quality must be focused instead of quantity Provide knowledge rather than the degree Concentrate on skills Focused on multimedia applications Life long learning like video audio presentation with customized content Active & passive participation Collaborate , share & influence government policy

21. Conclusion The process of teaching learning focuses great attention on theory rather than developing professional skills like: thinking, independent study, problem solving, creativity, interpersonal and communication skills etc. The way to provide generous ideas is to be change Majority of students are still not proficient in making use of computers for various engineering applications. The system of examination in pen, paper pencil type, stressing on learning and need to be change. Hardly any effect of recommendations made by various seminars, conferences for improving technical education system in the country due to lack of concern, lethargy, initiative and accountability.

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