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Dr Hor Poh Jin
Principal Consultant Dream Catcher
Project Based Learning (PBL) -
An Effective Approach to TVET Delivery
in Meeting Market Demand
Project-Based Learning (PBL) - An Effective Approach to TVET Delivery in
Meeting Market Demand By
Dr. HOR Poh Jin, Samuel LEE
Primary Secondary Undergrad Graduate Fresh
Engineer Prof
Engineer
DreamCatcher provides Technical Training to engineers and scientists and also Courseware to Universities globally.
The gaps we bridge along the learning value chain are shown below.
Develop life skills
Reduce cost of higher
education
TVET
Industry-centric curriculum
University Courseware
Reduce time-to-productive
Certification Program
Close tech / domain gaps
Professional Training
> 300 univ Installed base
57 countries Global presence
5 partners Global Tech Leaders
> 400 courses Annually
>20 countries Customer Base
4 industries EE, LS, O&G, ICT
> 35,000 trained Engineers & Scientists
7 labs Technical labs
>500 courses Technical courses
2 domains Mechtronics, 2D
50 apprentices School leavers
2 hosts Inspidea, Daikin
©2019 Dream Catcher Consulting Sdn Bhd
Agenda
• Background & PBL Learning Objectives
• Project-based learning concept and implementation
• Preliminary program outcomes and summary
What is work place like? Project in nature Function/Task in nature
Both require vocational
knowledge and skills !
Work-place-like TVET NDTS (SLDN) Delivery Model
30% Classroom Training 70% On Job Training Project-based Function-/Task- based
Design self-driving car
Automated System
Assembly
Team and environment
Follow SOP
Mechanical and Assembly Software Programming
Electronic System (NOSS Requirement)
What do employers look for?
Source: https://wp.jsstatic.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2015/03/fgskills.jpg
Main reasons why graduates are unemployed
Source: https://www.jobstreet.com.my/career-resources/employers-rank-soft-skills-academics/#.XGYyPs8zajQ
Agenda
• Background & PBL Learning Objectives
• Project-based learning concept and implementation
• Preliminary program outcomes and summary
Can Project-based learning delivery the employer’s expectations?
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Initiative and enterprise
• Planning and organising
• Self-management
• Learning to learn
• Technology ?
Characteristics of a project
• Outcomes and objectives
• Timeline (Start and end of project)
• Limitations and constraints
• Tasks break-down for execution
• Escalation and conflict handling
• Review, validation and action plans
• Reporting and presentation
Characteristics of
Project
How to deploy for TVET Delivery
Outcomes and
objectives
Alignment of learning on critical knowledge and
skills to the project outcomes
Clear outcomes improve motivation for learning
Timeline (Start and end
of project)
Planning and organizing: Project timeline enhances
skills in time and resource management
Self-management: Clear timeline instils discipline to
follow timeline
Limitations and
constraints
Initiative and enterprising: Decision making to trade
off and optimize, hence enhances communication,
logical and critical thinking skills
Teamwork: consensus, empathy, mutual respect
Mapping Characteristics of project to employer’s expectations
Mapping Characteristics of project to employer’s expectations .. Cont..
Tasks break down for
execution
Learning to learn & technology: identify and learn
relevant knowledge and skills, resourcefulness to
address a specific task
Problem solving and technology: apply knowledge,
teamwork, tenacity
Escalation and conflict
handling
Communication: clarity, awareness of biases
Teamwork: tolerance, empathy,
non-judgemental
Review, validation and
action plans
Learning to learn: reflection, being objective
Problem solving: Task outcome focused, discipline
Reporting and
presentation
Communication: Structure idea, clarity, confidence,
expression, writing and speaking
Project-Based Learning Design Methodology
STEP 1 : Project Identification
Main
Technology
Domain
Knowledge and Skills Relevant to
Industrial Automation NOSS
Design and build an autonomous car –
with 3 focused challenges (Sub-projects)
Mechanical &
Manufacturing
Design: sketching, drafting, reading
Fabrication
Assembly and disassembly
Safety
Maintenance
Resource mgt: planning, scheduling
Sub-project 1 : The best car body design
(Aesthetic and ease of assembly)
Control &
Programming
Sensors and controls: for input
Actuators: for output
Processors
Systems: assembly, programming
Sub-project 2 : The best performance on the
competition track (speed and accuracy)
Electrical &
Electronics
Components
Circuits
Sub-project 3 : The best electronic feature
enhancements (instrumentation and
electronic system)
Project : Design and build an autonomous car
STEP 2 : Project Decomposition
Main
Technology
Domain
Problem to
be solved
Knowledge and
Skill required
Problems defined to stimulate learning
Control and
Programming
Systems
Assembly
Control
programming
Integrated into every activity
As needed when learning other areas
Actuators
Motor
Lights
Speakers
Basic circuits
Controlling car movement (forwards,
backwards, turning)
Light and sound effects
Sensors
Path sensing
Distance
sensing
Circuits and connection
Tracking and following competition track
Avoiding obstacles on competition track
Sub-project 2 : The best performance on the competition track (speed and accuracy)
Technical subjects (NOSS)
• Problem-solving • Self-directed learning • Communication • Collaboration
• Curiosity • Initiative • Tenacity • Leadership
Life skills
Platforms
MOOC, Internet Resources and Open source tools
STEP 3 : Working to solve problems and synthesize solutions
Relevant projects Technology subjects
Methodology: Project-based learning
Internet Resource MOOC, Meet-up, Forum
Peer Learning What you see, know,
perceive vs others
Environment: Blended Learning
Agenda
• Background & PBL Learning Objectives
• Project-based learning concept and implementation
• Preliminary program outcomes and summary
Classroom setup
Preliminary finding after 12 months – feedbacks from OJT employers
Program Design Outcomes:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning to learn
Technology
Employer feedback:
High motivation
Good discipline
High retention at work place
Good attitude to learning
Good communication & teamwork
Summary
• PBL can be deployed to deliver TVET education to enhance employability effectively
• Systematic project design to include NOSS requirement and blend with online material and effective learning environment will allow students to acquire more holistic exposure and work-based skill set.
Q & A