TVET Policy, Pedagogy and Practice: Meeting the Evolutionary Needs of Industry 4.0

for a Thriving Qatar Economy

Samah Abdulhafid GamarApril 17, 2018

Session Objective

To present a rationale for the importance of integration between TVET policy, pedagogyand practice…

Policy

PracticePedagogy

Policy Frameworks

1. UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals

2. Qatar National Vision 20303. National Development Strategy 2018-20224. Educational and Training Sector Strategy 2028-20225. Qatar Qualification Framework

Qatar National Vision 2030 Pillars

Education & Training Sector Strategy 2018-2022

Goal 1 To improve learner attainment

Goal 2 To equip students with the skills needed to meet current and future national needs

Goal 3 To provide educational opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age or ability, and appropriate to each individual’s aspirations and abilities.

Goal 4 To foster in Qatari children and youth a sense of citizenship and belonging, based on Islamic values and a shared Qatari culture and heritage, and the motivation to contribute positively to society, while preparing all children to be good global citizens with an understanding of, and respect for, other cultures.

Education & Training Sector Strategy 2018-2022

Enabling Goals:

To establish a highly skilled, efficient and effective education and training sector workforce.

To improve governance, planning, policy development and decision.

The Value of Policy

Education/TVET strategies and policies…

Articulate a standard

Instil norms and values

Establish accountability

Imply some form of regulation from an overseeing body, and an expectation of due diligence from the responsible body

Context is Key

TVET in Qatar is situated in a unique context, and that context is key…

• Little or no poverty exists among the national population• Capacity-building is a priority• New and emerging industries• Increasing diversification in the economy • High potential to leverage international partnerships• National pride

Moving Policy to Practice What does a sustainable, preposterous society mean for Qatar? How can Qatar serve as a significant partner in global development? How does Qatar develop a competitive diversified economy capable of meeting

the needs of and securing a high standard of living? How does Qatar establish harmony between economic growth, social

development, and environmental protection?

Turning policy to practice… through KPI’s

This is what TVET will do to accomplish these goals………

No doubt, TVET does play a critical role in meeting national strategies and goals

TVET’s Role in Actualizing the QNV

CNAQ’s Mission and Vision:

Prepares individual’s to be contributors to sustainable and economic development of local communities

Offers applied, experiential learning

Reflects quality and innovation in its programs, its services to students, its response to current and future needs of individuals, business, industry, the State, and the region

Ensures that people are prepared to contribute to a diverse economy and globalization

TVET’s Role in Actualizing the QNV

To actualize the goals of the QNV, CNAQ focuses on:

Applied, experiential pedagogies Technology-rich learning environments Industry partnerships Work-integrated learning Applied research

Policy informs pedagogy and practice

Technical Specializations

Technicians Technologists Operators Analysts Therapists Specialists

theory + laboratory/simulated practice + work experience

Applied, Experiential LearningThe Pedagogy of TVET

• Integration of theory and practice• Learning-centered environment

– Classrooms– Workshops– Simulation Laboratories

• Outcomes-focused, competency-based

• Integration of problem-solving and application of knowledge

• Future-focused

Applied, Experiential LearningThe Pedagogy of TVET

Understanding…• Define, describe, identify, summarize,

synthesize

Applying…• Monitor, install, maintain, perform,

troubleshoot, construct, check, adjust, inspect, program, test, calibrate, configure

Technology-rich Learning EnvironmentsThe Pedagogy of TVET

• State-of-the-art laboratories • Industry-grade equipment• Space to innovate… tinker, trial and make

mistakes

Work-Integrated LearningThe Pedagogy of TVET

Curriculum-aligned and assessed:

• Work-terms• On-the-job training• Practicums • Clinicals

• As high as 30% of all learning takes place in the workplace

• Verified by external assessors

Work-Integrated LearningThe Practice of TVET

• Program Advisory Councils• Applied research centres and projects• Co-constructed curriculum • Periodic reviews, nimble, adaptive reviews• Symbiotic opportunities between the

institution and industry

CNAQ Diploma in Process Automation Engineering Technology

Capstone Project:Misfer Al-Qahtani

Installation of a Vibration and Temperature Monitoring Sensor on

a Rhodax Crusher

Evolving Industry… Adaptive TVET

At the local level…

Labour markets are mandating higher knowledge, skills, and abilities in graduates, in areas which contribute to national and economic priorities;

Specializations integrating academic, technical, employability, and higher order thinking skills are in high demand

Priorities: Manufacturing Information Security Healthcare

Evolving Industry… Adaptive TVET

Today and tomorrow’s labour market is evolving, and is characterized by:

4th Industrial Revolution

1. Changes in man-machine interactions2. Digitization3. Robotics4. Smart and sensor technologies5. Cyber-physical systems6. Big data

Evolving Industry… Adaptive TVET

Globally…

Increased complexity of required job skills Fourth Industrial Revolution

oA digital ageoNew engineering techniques oDecreasing need for manual, repetitive workoIncreased need for..

Complex problem-solvingCritical thinkingCreativityEmotional intelligenceNegotiationJudgment and decision-making Cognitive Flexibility

Value-drivers and Features of the 4th Industrial Revolution

Smart energy consumption Internet of Things Real-time optimization Machine learning Remote monitoring and control Augmented Reality Digital performance management 3D printing Statistical Process Control Data-driven management Rapid experimentation and simulation Predictive maintenance Virtually guided self-service Digitization of processes and workflows

McKinsey

Key Differentiators of (Polytechnic) TVET

Applied, Experiential Pedagogies Technology-rich learning environments Work-integrated Learning Industry Partnerships Applied Research

TVET in Qatar

Continue to be supported by policy frameworks

Benefit from ministerial funding to support its unique model of delivery

Be championed as one of the most critical enablers of actualizing the QNV

Be recognized “not only as education actors, but economic actors and innovation intermediaries”

(Robinson & Komesch, 2018)

Opportunities for Further Research

Higher Order Skills in TVET

Further work needs to be conducted to study the value of incorporating higher order skills within the cognitive domain into current TVET programs to reflect the dynamic, multi-faceted, and innovation-driven reality of today’s workplace.

Opportunities for Further Research

Applied Research Models

Further work needs to be conducted to study applied research partnership models whereby TVET institutions and industry partner on near-to-market innovation (product and process testing)

Questions and Answers