Vocational Education Presented by Mrs Neelam Verma Addl

Vocational Education Presented by: Mrs Neelam Verma Addl Director (Voc. )

Aim of Vocational Education • To develop skilled manpower through diversified courses to meet the requirements of unorganized sector • To instill self-employment skills in people through a large number of self-employment oriented courses.

Importance Of Vocational Education �The skill shortage in the Indian Economy today is largely due to neglect of Vocational education. �The ASSOCHAM paper recently published revealed that nearly 300 million people of the 18 to 50 age group are unemployed because they just do not have any marketable skills.

�The National Policy on Education (1986) emphasized its importance & observed: “The introduction of systematic, well planned & rigorously implemented programme of Vocational Education is crucial in the proposed Educational re-organisation. Vocational Education will be distinct stream intended to prepare students for identified Vocational spanning several areas of activity. ”

In Delhi, Vocational Education is imparted in the: �Govt. Schools & Govt. Aided schools under Directorate of Education �Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) �Polytechnics under Department of Training & Technical Education (TTE).

Vocational Education in Directorate of Education

The program was initiated to provide : �Students to learn a skill to undertake a career or pursue a higher education in the specific field of interest. �To impart training in simple marketable skills to the students of the classes of XI & XII to develop vocational interests and to facilitate the students in making a choice of vocational courses at the higher secondary level.

The Directorate of Education started the Vocational Education Programme in 1977 -78.

�Presently 19 Vocational courses are taught at the +2 stage by 748 Vocational Part Time Teachers in 204 Govt. & 07 Govt. Aided Sr. Sec. Schools in Delhi. �Vocational Courses are based on: �Engineering & Technology, �Business & Commerce, �Home-science, �Health & Para-Medical, �Agriculture, �Computer, �Hospitality & Tourism �Other miscellaneous streams

Vocational Education At a Glance 1. 2. 3. 4. Vocational Courses Districtwise Distribution of Vocational Courses in Schools Enrollment of Students Comparison of Results of Vocational Stream With Other Streams

Vocational Courses: � � � � � Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Automobile Technology Banking Computer (Information Technology) Application Electrical Technology Electronics Technology Fashion Design & Cloth Construction Food Production Food & Beverage Services Food Service & Management Health Care & Beauty Culture Horticulture Library & Information Science Medical Lab. Technology Office Secretaryship Stenography & Computer Application (English) Stenography & Computer Application (Hindi) Textile Designing Tourism & Travel Tech.

Districtwise Distribution of Vocational Courses in Schools Name of Vocational Stream East North Electrical Technology 1 Textile Design-Dyeing & Printing West-B SW-A SW-B South ND Central 3 1 5 1 2 1 1 2 8 5 3 9 7 15 9 7 2 11 1 4 2 2 1 - 1 2 1 3 17 1 1 2 2 13 2 5 3 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 78 11 6 1 5 6 6 6 3 5 10 2 61 4 2 2 5 2 7 2 4 6 8 3 45 3 1 2 1 3 5 4 1 1 24 1 1 Medical Lab. Technology Tourism & Travel Techniques Horticulture Computer Application (Information Technology) Library & Information Science Total 1 2 1 Food Service & Management Fashion Designing & Clothing Construction Health Care & Beauty Culture West-A 1 1 Automobile Technology Banking NW-B 1 Electronics Technology Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Stenography & Computer Application (English) Stenography & Computer Application (Hindi) Office Secretary ship NW-A 4 1 2 1 1 2 4 3 2 5 1 1 5 10 3 23 2 Food Production Food & Beverage Services Total 32 24 14 29 25 43 28 24 17 49 1 8 294

The Enrolment of Students in Vocational Streams Steadily Increased in Previous Years And Presently It Is 20911: Sl. No. Academic Year Total Enrolment in Vocational Courses 1 2008 -09 13149 2 2009 -10 13108 3 2010 -11 14417 4 2011 -12 16844 5 2012 -13 20911

Streamwise Comparison of Results:

Names of Courses Modified/Revised by CBSE From 2013 -2014: 1. Health & Beauty studies 2. Library & Information sciences 3. Office secretary ship 4. Travel & Tourism 5. Horticulture

Funding of Vocational Education

Teaching imparted by Vocational Part-time Teachers appointed/ deployed on temporary and contingent basis and being paid from the Contingency Funds.

Funds For Vocational Education �Budget Allocation for vocational activities in schools: At present an amount of Rs. 8400/- per vocational stream per school is being allocated to meet the Contingency requirement under (Non-Plan) scheme. �However, in case of streams under Hospitality and Tourism (Food Production & Food & beverages services) an amount of Rs. 5000/- per month to each school with maximum of Rs. 50000/-Per annum (10 months) is being allocated under Plan scheme.

Important aspects in Vocational Education

ENCOURAGEMENTS �Awards are given for good performance & substantial contributions of Individuals & Institutions in a field. �Annually national “NCERT Awards” are given in the following three categories: � Six Best Students Achiever Award (from the prescribed Vocational streams) � Best Vocational Teacher Award � Best Vocational Institution Award

Future Prospects of Vocational Students: �The students from Vocational streams �Get admission to Delhi University colleges for higher studies, but are also �Are eligible for � Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) * � early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE). �Seek lateral entry in the Second Year of Diploma Courses conducted by the State Board of Technical Education, under the Department of Training & Technical Education,

cont. �The Vocational 10+2 passed out students have good job opportunities. �In case of Stenography (English), the students can pursue Certificate & Diploma in Office Management & Secretary-ship, whereby they may be placed in the post of Reader, Reporter & Senior Reporter in Parliament & other Legislative Bodies playing a pivotal role in recording the proceedings of the house. �In Vocational courses like Textile Designing, Fashion Designing & Clothing Construction students may be admitted to higher education & thereafter get placed & employed in organizations like Fashion Industries & Textile Industries for the purpose of Designing & tailoring the deferent design & textile. �In case of Health Care & Beauty Culture, the students can be placed in Beauty Parlors & Fitness Centres.

On – the - Job Training �“On – the - Job Training” of the Vocational students is conducted every year under the supervision of the Vocational Teachers during the Summer Vacations & Winter Vacations (May-June & December. January) as per the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)in reputed polytechniques and ITIs. �The training lasts for a period of 8 weeks. �It is accompanied with a certification by the concerned institute. �Good On-the-Job training helps students seek immediate employment.

Training of Vocational Teachers �Vocational teachers are given training in various trades during the summer vacation by SCERT. �Short term Training on Pedagogy Training Module for inservice Vocational Teachers at Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal, is organized from time to time.

New Initiatives in Vocational Education �Revised syllabus/curriculum of agriculture, Dairy farming, banking, insurance and stenography(English and Hindi). �Introduction of new courses such as food production and food and beverage services under hospitality and tourism �Introduction of vocational subject of 200 hours duration along with five academic subjects form class IX in trades such as retail, security, information technology and automobile from the session 2013 -14.

Steps Undertaken by Directorate for Improvement in vocational education in Delhi Schools �Weekly syllabus �Motivation of students by EVGCs �Linking students with neighbouring ITIs for on the job training. �Introducing five popular job oriented courses in 69 new schools. �Creating Centre of excellence for each trade.

Educational & Vocational Guidance Counseling services in Govt. Schools under DOE

PURPOSE The Guidance services was launched in Delhi in 1959 with a objective to create a vocational consciousness and awareness among the students. At present with changing scenario, the main objective of the scheme is to provide support to students to be self dependent and self directed with the needs of v Educational v Vocational v Social v Emotional v Behavioral Problems.

The School counsellor: Ø Act as a liason between § § The School The Home The Community Other Agencies Ø helps the students § § § Function effectively Achieve their fullest potential Develop various life skills Personal and social growth Educational Planning Vocational Development

Role and Responsibilities of Guidance Counselors o o o o o Provide direct counseling services Meet the developmental, preventive ad remedial needs of students. Helps parents to understand their children. Students make more objective and realistic goals for learning. Help the students in the identification and planning of right and wise career and course choices as per his/her interest, aptitudes, abilities, strength, weakness and limitation. Provide referrals agencies and assist in accessing the community resources. Help to get along with peers and others. Conduct sessions on prevention programme on new emerging behavioural and social issues. Plan and conduct special event such as “Career Mela”, “Learning Improvement Drive”, “Personality Development”.

cont. o Maintain an organized and up-to-date career counseling center. o Help the students to develop their life skills. o Provide counseling and assistance to Parents and Children With Special Need (CWSN) o Help the HOS on administration, maintaining discipline and improving academic performance. o Help the teachers to understand students. o Help the student to accept the responsibility for his/her own decision. “GUIDANCE IS A FRIENDLY CONCERN TO HELP THE STUDENTS STRIVE TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE OUTLOOK”

Duty of a Guidance Counselor v Hold class talks and assembly talks on various topics relevant to level of students. v Identify the gifted, slow learners, problem children, under achievers etc, in order to help them achieve according to their needs and activities. v Help in checking truancy and long absenteeism among students. v Collect and compile information related to career, education and courses from sources like newspapers, magazine etc and display it through charts, posters & bulletin boards. v Organize career mela, career exhibition, counseling camps in the schools.

Basic Minimum Guidance & Counseling services in School v Pupil Information service • Psychological Test Data • Physical Health Data • Achievement Data v Group Guidance Services • • • Educational Class Talks Career Mela Career Exhibition Counseling Camps Field Trips

Activities taken by the EVGCs in schools v. Educational Guidance to help students in • Cultivating good study habits. • Remove difficulties in studies. • Time management and preparing time table • Improving concentration and memory power • How to prepare for examination • Examination taking techniques • Stress management technique

cont. v. Vocational Guidance • Made a right choice of career and courses. • Helping students to know their abilities, aptitude and interest on the basis of psychological test to choose a right career. • Up-to-date career counseling center. • Facing interview and group discussion.

Activities taken by the EVGCs in schools v Personal Guidance – Counseling of students in groups or individually for • • • • Stress and anxiety management Anger management Depression Interpersonal relationship problems Substance / drug addicts Delinquency problems like stealing, bullying, lying etc. Truancy Drop out Long absentee Fear Career Decision and goal achievement Dejection Children with special need

Activities taken by the EVGCs in schools v Psychological Testing v. Developing life skills v. Parental Counseling • How to deal with children and develop good relationship • Know their children better and understand their need • Be there at the time of crisis as helping hand • Access the community resources • How to protect their children from social evils • Accept the child as he/she is (CSWN)

Activities taken by the EVGCs in schools v. Motivational talks for parents of first generation learners and information regarding various Government Schemes. v. Dealing with problems of substance / drug abuse v. Helping in admission process for EWS Wards v. Organizing / Supervising Career Mela v. Stress Management techniques v. Pre-Examinations Counseling

METHODLOGY USED �Lecture method �Discussion method �Questionnaire �Role Play �Brain storming method �Story telling method �Case study method �Indirect-complete the story method �Psychological testing

Activities taken by the EVGCs in IE & IEDSS SCHEME v. IE & IEDSS COMPONENT • Collection and compilation of data of all CWSN • Organize assessment and distribution camps for CWSN • Organize local tours for CWSN • Organize sports for CWSN • Disability camps and health melas organized by Dept. of social welfare.

Activities taken by the EVGCs at YUVA Help line v. Yuva Helpline – 1800116888 through tele-counseling aims at: • Boosting morale of “at risk” adolescents • Imparting latest career, admission, academic and other facilities information. • Empowering adolescents to resolve and manage conflicts and stress. • Helping develop self esteem, self awareness and self confidence. • Pacifying emotional upheavals and tackling low feelings & frustration.

Career Counseling Career counseling help students in: Ø Self assessment to identify your available abilities and skills Ø In setting direction – career path Ø Reviewing performance – succession path Ø Identifying areas of professional growth Ø Identify areas of self development Ø Identify future opportunities

Expectation of HOS from Counselors q. Help in maintaining discipline; q. Improving academic performance; q. Deal with children with problems; q. Checking truancy and long absenteeism among students; q. Deal with students having juvenile delinquent behaviors.

Expectation of Counselors from HOS and Administration Ø Less academic work load; Ø Single school posting and working; Ø Proper space/place for counseling; Ø Computer and internet facility; Ø Proper timely promotion channel; Ø Not treated as an extra hand.

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