work based education and training
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Work based education refers to connection of classroom with workplace
Division among the general, technical and vocational education and training is diminishing
Work based education helps students for transition from school setting to work environment
Need for judicious mixture of vocational and academic skills
Students are better able to learn and retain academic and technical skills
Experience becomes a meaningful and engaging educational opportunity
Training helps people to do multi-task
Challenge is to make education system flexible
Same as Ashrama or Gurukula
Gandhi proposed the introduction of basic education
According to Gandhi “Literacy in itself is no education”
There are 4 components of basic education
i. Craft ii. Art
iii. Heaith iv. Education
Restructuring of educational system 10+2+3
Easy entrance to work world
Increase the national productivity
Strengthening the links between individual & commodity
Work based education develops work practices
Benefits to the students
Application of classroom learning in real world setting
Understanding the expectations of the workplace
Understanding clear roles and responsibilities
Learning State-of-the art practices and technology
Development of workplace competencies
Refinement of vocational skills
Establishment of a clear connection between education and world of work
Assessment of interests, aptitudes and abilities
Development and practice of positive work related habits and attitudes, including solving problems, working in teams, interpersonal skills, social skills, critical thinking etc.
Increased awareness of non-traditional career opportunities
Identifying career pathways and motivation to work towards a career
Applying what has been learnt in school to the workplace setting
Ability to work with supervisors and co-workers
Learning basic job retention skills
Gain information about employment opportunities
Collect testimonials from mentor/Supervisor that can be used in employment
Activities & Pedagogies
Teachers should provide broadest occupational experience
Provide specific usage of equipments and materials
Allow students to understand importance of training and internship
Organizing competition will help students to develop work ethics and
Role of Teachers in work based education training
Place students in appropriate work-based learning experience
Provide orientation and general safety instruction to the student
Instruct students and document their progress
Conduct progress reviews and provide copies of feedback
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Establishing plant nursery Fisheries Hydroponics Mushroom cultivation Plant propagation Tissue culture Vermi-compost preparation Waste management Water conservation techniques Soil testing
Arts, Humanities and home Science
Picture framing
Book publishing
Carpet and mat making
Clay modeling
Digital photography
Fashion designing
Fast food preparation
Business Management & Administration
Bakery & confectionary
Cargo management
Courier services
Electronic record keeping & accounting
Form filling
Project profiles/business plan preparation
Writing letters
Engineering , Manufacturing and Technologies
Automobile servicing and maintenance
Carpentry
DTP
Plumbing
A/C – Refrigerator maintenance
Testing water
Working on ladders, scaffolds, roofs or construction sites
Health & Paramedical Services
Healthcare services
Conducting tests for identification of blood group
First aid
Some general occupational health and safety topics should be covered during work based
education
First aid
Physical exercise
Yoga & meditation
Maintaining safe & clean work areas
Basic safety rules & regulations
Ergonomics
Reporting illnesses, injuries
or unsafe conditions
Use of safety equipment &
protective clothing
Awareness among students
Self awareness and self control
Career planning
Preparing personal portfolios
Seeking, applying for and accepting employment
Employee rights and responsibilities
Employer responsibilities
Succeeding in workplace
Work place rules and standard operating procedures
Meeting employer expectations
Problem solving and critical thinking
Maintaining a safe & Healthy work environment
Work ethics and behavior
Interpersonal Relationships
Teamwork and Conflict resolution
Responding to workplace politics
Working Efficiently (Time Management)
Occupational Health & Safety
ISSUES & CHALLENGES
More respect given to intellectual activity
Attitude towards physical work
They don’t follow established academic practices
Inflexibility of academic courses