Quality of Technical Quality of Technical EducationEducation

B.R.Senthil kumar1, Dr.M.Thiagarajan2, Dr.P.Maniiarasan1, J.

Prasanth1, G.Abilesh1

  1Nehru institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

(INDIA) 2Sri Ranganathar institute of Engineering and Technology,

Coimbatore (INDIA)senthilramanseetha@yahoo.com

Developing CountryDeveloping Country A developing country, also known as a less-

developed country (LDC),is a nation with a low

living standard, undeveloped industrial base, and Low

Human Development Index(HDI) relative to other

countries

Development entails a modern infrastructure (both

physical and institutional)

Qualities of a developing Qualities of a developing countrycountry

Increasing phase in GDP per capita

Ability of self-production

Good economic stability

Factors affecting developing Factors affecting developing countriescountries

• Rapid growth in population

• Increase in poverty

• Lack of industries which leads to

increase in foreign investment

The wealth or poverty of nations depends

greatly on the quality of higher education.

More balanced approach to education at all

levels is needed.

It cannot guarantee rapid economic

development, but sustained progress is

impossible without it.

Higher education in developing Higher education in developing countriescountries

Role of studentsRole of students

Should be dedicated and have enthusiasm

to get educated.

Should make use of resources available.

Should have a clear understanding of their

purpose of attaining higher education.

Confidence in choice of courses

Should be more interactive in class to get

more knowledge

Students as Active Partners in Students as Active Partners in HEIs HEIs

Applicant Higher Education Institutions

Higher Education Institutions

Student as Active Partner

(1)

(2)

Part (1) of the figure describes the pre-enrolment phase

when both the student and the HEI exchange

information and use screening and signalling

mechanisms.

Part (2) shows the constellation between student and his

HEI in the Active Partner paradigm after the student’s

enrolment, i.e. during and after studying. The student

has become part of his or her university, and has at the

same time re-shaped it

Role of facultiesRole of faculties

Should be self-disciplined and well dignified

Guide the students in a right way to reach their

destiny

Should know their subject deeply and periodical

knowledge updating is necessary

Should handle a friendly approach to the students, to

make them more interactive in the class

Role of institutions and Role of institutions and industriesindustries

Institutions should focus on industry-based

research programs.

Institutions should utilize the available time

by conducting training programs,

workshops, seminars, etc.,

Industries can concentrate on educational

institutions and offer the students

industrial research and development

projects, during their final year.

Vital roles to be played by the Vital roles to be played by the InstitutionsInstitutions

Providing generic science and engineering graduates

Relevant education in emerging technical fields

Relevant advanced research training (masters and PhDs)

Lack of things, to be noted by the Lack of things, to be noted by the InstitutionsInstitutions

Attract and retain high quality faculty

Selecting/screening high calibre individuals

Knowledge creation: relevant fundamental research

To experiment this type of educational system, both

educational institutions and industries should

function in combination. And students’ co-operation

is also necessarily important. Altogether, the final

result is improvement in quality of technical

education, which helps the students to get employed

in large numbers. More employment leads to

industrial expansion, and industrial expansion leads

to self production. And self production leads ultimate

development with high economical stability.

ConclusionConclusion Improvement in Quality of Technical Education promotes

income growth and leads to increase in GDP per capita.

It contributes to labour productivity, entrepreneurial

energy, and quality of life.

When scientists in developing countries are inspired to

define and address local problems, they are likely to

contribute to appropriate solutions in vital areas.

An accessible higher education system offering a wide

range of quality options for study is a major achievement,

in today’s developing countries.

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