The event is MCed by Dr. John Clayton from Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. The symposium opens with welcome from Professor Liu Yongliang, President of Shaanxi Polytechnic Institute with Professor Chen Zhimin, Chair of the Belt and Road International Educational Exchange and Vice President of Fudan University and Karl Wixon who is Kaitohu Matua Māori for Education NZ.
The first keynote is with Mr. Craig Robertson, CEO of Skills for Victoria, Australia and former chair of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics. He speaks on 'the challenges ahead for TVET and ways for collaboration'. Began with an overview of his role in the Victoria Skills Authority which was set up in July this year. Summarised VSA objectives. Although Covid-19 has been disruptive, Industry 4.0 will be even more challenging, AI, robotics, IoTs, blockchain, big data synthesise between each other, accelerating change. Argued that automation is not necessarily bad. However, some industries will be impacted by displacement. There will be an increase in jobs created leading to net increase, but different types of work. Skills transition is critical with greater need for critical thinking and adaptive learning, higher soial evaluation, judgment and decision making, and requirement for computer literacy and digital/ICT skills. Skill needs will be specific to jobs and country contexts. TVET needs to emphasise social and emotional, cognitive/metacognitive skills, basic digital skills and skills for 'green jobs'. Contended that deeper and broader knowledge underpins the ability to be adaptable. Knowledge informed practice is the new human capability for the 21st century. Collaboration across sectors/industries a key the future.
The Dr. Benjamin Tak-Yuen Chan, Dean of the Li Ka Shing School of Profession and Continuing Education at Hong Kong Metropolitan University presents on 'the total learning experience: a unifying educational philosophy for VET colleges'. Started with overview of the University and its operational context, and range of programmes offered across health, education and hospitality. 'Totoal learning experience (TLE)' differentiates the university's programmes from other providers. It helps to compensate for the limited campus space and campus life, adding value to their fees and their learning. Overviewed the systems and frameworks underpinning TLE. Includes the programme and co-/extra curriculum and student services and support. Provided examples of student societies, lecture series with guest lecturers on contemporary issues, emotional and well-being workshops, replacement of overseas study with virtual travelling (monthly trips), virtual cultural tours, student hosted fairs, externally funded projects available to students, virtual exchanges, language and cultural workshops, activities with student counsellors, native English speakers etc. Helps students to achieve '3 I-initative' - internatinalisation in place, intercultural awareness and inclusiveness. Shared the positive impacts and measurable outcomes.
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