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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
Importance of STEM to TVET
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.
Importance of STEM to TVET
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
Importance of STEM to TVET
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.
Importance of STEM to TVET
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>
Importance of STEM to TVET
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)
Importance of STEM to TVET
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.
Importance of STEM to TVET
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.
Importance of STEM to TVET
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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Importance of STEM to TVET
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)
Importance of STEM to TVET
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.
Importance of STEM to TVET
TVET Industries
Wealth creating Secondary Industry :
The Manufacturing industry is a national wealth builder (China)
Importance of STEM to TVET
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
How to make TVET relevant
“Lack of skilled Labour threatens Canadian economy”,
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says ,
Published on Monday November 19, 2012
How to make TVET relevant
Skills shortage and government promotion to address the issue.
How to make TVET relevant
Apprenticeship has four TVET trade sectors
Industrial/Manufacturing
Motive Power
Service
Construction
How to make TVET relevant
Industrial/Manufacturing Tool and Die Maker
General Machinist
Mould Maker
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Industrial Electrician
Welder
How to make TVET relevant
Motive Power Automotive Service Technician
Truck and Coach Technician
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
Auto Body Repairer
Motorcycle Technician
How to make TVET relevant
Service Cook/Chef
Baker
Hairstylist
Early Childhood Educator
Educational Assistant
Developmental Services Worker
Pool and Hot Tub and Spa Installer
How to make TVET relevant
Construction Electrician
General Carpenter
Hoisting Engineer
Plumber
Steamfitter
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
Brick and Stone Mason
How to make TVET relevant
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.
How to make TVET relevant
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 to make TVET relevant
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 to make TVET relevant
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.
How to make TVET relevant
Thank you for your time, Brought to you by:
Camara skills training network;
www.camaraskills.org
Ryerson University, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
www.ryeson.ca
Presented by:
Mr. Joseph K. Amankrah (Chairperson Camara skills training network and Technical officer Ryerson University Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ontario Canada)
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: 1-416 578 3187; 1-416-979-5000 Ext 7214