Computerised Vocational Education at Amrita Vidyalayam Schools

Computerised Vocational Education at Amrita Vidyalayam Schools
One of the limitation of Indian education system is that
it does not give due importance to vocational education. As a result there is a mismatch between the skilled
manpower required and skilled manpower available.
Every year, various colleges turn out millions of graduates who do not have the specific skills sets required
by the market. This has resulted in the huge shortage
of skilled workers. To rectify this situation, Vocational
program need to be promoted in a big way. Given the
urgent need for accessible and standardized vocational education in India, AMMACHI Labs in collaboration
with Amrita Vidyalayam schools provides an innovative
solution through MYSANGHAM portal. MySangham is
an online portal created by AMMACHI Labs that aims at making skill based education and employment accessible to low income rural communities. Through computerized vocational education training, MySangham
leverages technology to deliver education to the masses in India and elsewhere. Individuals using the portal
become empowered Personally and Socially with knowledge and the opportunity to earn a livelihood in a field
of their choice.
Training Objectives:
Promote Personal, Social and Economic empowerment through Computerized Vocational Education and Life
Enrichment Education among students.
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To build-up a strong attitude among students towards work and Life.
To provide an option for those intending to pursue higher education.
To develop good attitude, knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship and self employment.
To give opportunities for professional growth and career improvement.
To build- up the capacity to think critically and make informed decisions with respect to individual, family
and community.
To give awareness on social issues and promote participation in community activities.
We deployed Vocational training at Amrita vidyalayam Schools during August - September, 2015 and we conducted pilot deployments at 4 schools in Kerala.Vocational Training Provided by AMMACHI LABS is a combination of CVET (Computerized Vocational Education and Training) which includes both Technical and Non
technical courses and LEE (Life Enrichment Education).
Name of Schools
Amrita Vidyalayam, Puthiyakav
Courses Deployed
Fabric Painting
Artificial Jewellery Making
Two wheeler Maintenance and Repairs
Amrita Vidyalayam, Haripad
Fabric Painting
Artificial Jewellery Making
Two wheeler Maintenance and Repairs
Amrita Vidyalayam, Quilandy
Fabric Painting
Artificial Jewellery Making
Two wheeler Maintenance and Repairs
Amrita Vidyalayam, Mananthavady Fabric Painting
Artificial Jewellery Making
Two wheeler Maintenance and Repairs
# Students Enrolled
30
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83
So far, from all the 4 schools, around 190 students from 7th and 8th grade got successfully enrolled for the
training program.
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Syllabus or Model
CVET(Computerized Vocational Education and Training)
1. Computerized session
Direct students to sit at their assigned computers and work on the assigned CVET lesson as per the daily
plan.
2. Practical Activity
A Practical Activity is a hands-on lesson that takes place in the presence of Facilitator.
LEE (Life Enrichment Education)
Direct students to sit at their assigned computers and work on the assigned LEE lesson.
Group Discussion
Divide the large group into smaller groups of 3 to 5 people per group. Once in the small group, direct the students to elect one group leader/reporter. The role of the leader/reporter is to make sure everyone participates
in the discussion and then is responsible for reporting the small group’s ideas back to the larger group.This
role should change every time small groups are formed, so that all students gain practice in leadership and
communication skills.
Large Group Discussion
Arrange students in a large circle. Make sure that all students are included in the circle. Ask the students
to comment on the discussion questions. Call on the group reporters on to share the thoughts of the small
groups.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Students filling surveys
Here is a list of the surveys and activities that will be delivered by the facilitator during the course of training.
1. Registration form
2. Pre course survey
3. Post course survey
They will get a course completion certificate issued by AMMACHI LABS at the end for the succeccful completion of the vocational training.
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The List of activities/ topics covered as part of training conducted in schools
CVET session : Two wheeler Maintenance and Repairs
• Identifying the main components of a two wheeler(Mechanical & Electrical)
• Detailed session on the electrical components and their
functions using PPTs and Videos(Dynamo,Battery,indicators,Head lamp, tail lamp,Self start etc)
• Accessing the Mysangham portal
• Identification and handling of service tools like spanners,wrenches,grease gun,multimeter or Volt ohm meter and so forth (Instructor explained the important tools
required and their uses)
• Handling,care and maintenance of general tools.
• Basics of two stroke and four stroke engines.
• Trainees were asked to answer the questions(Fill in the
blanks) as part of the assessment plan at the end of
each sessions.
• Pulsar do it your self- engine oil change.
• Honda Activa -How to open the front panel and remove
the battery.
• Honda Activa - Top up the battery.
• Mini project work
CVET Session : Fabric Painting
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Computerised Vocational Education Training (C-VET) at Amrita Vidyalayam Schools
Introduction to Fabric Painting
Paint selection
Tools and Materials for Fabric Painting
Brush strokes
Stenciling
Design Enlargement
Colour mixing
Monochrome designs
Baby work and Letter works
Vegetable printing
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CVET Session: Artificial Jewellery Making
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History of Jewellery Making
Tools and Materials for Jewellery making
Paper jewellery
Bangles
Necklace
Anklet
Rings
Bracelet
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LEE sessions
Awareness session on harmful effects of tobacco
Cleaning
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Short film on impact of drugs
Harmful effects of Gutka
General anti drugs awareness sessions
Harmful effects of Tobacco on human body
Short film on child sexual abuse
Domestic violence
Alcoholism
Inspirational and motivational videos
Teamwork promoting videos
Also students take part in activities such as Cleaning the school premises and Vegetable gardening.
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Product Exhibition organised by students
Community activities
Final Project Submission and Evaluation
Certificate ceremony
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