“Queremos saber qué industrias están utilizando, lo que necesitan, y para tratar de ajustar nuestros planes de estudio en consecuencia cuando sea posible.” – Ryan bola
¿Cómo se puede contextualizar la educación de vapor y mejorar las cualificaciones de los estudiantes y profesores con conocimiento oportuno, competencias y habilidades que se requieren para el lugar de trabajo moderno? Iniciativa Juvenil Hecho es una colaboración entre educadores y la industria que reúne a los departamentos de diseño y de la tecnología en las escuelas con las industrias de diseño y fabricación locales.
El fundador del programa es la bola de Ryan. Mientras trabajaba en Malasia, Ryan descubrió una falta de comprensión sobre el diseño y la tecnología entre los estudiantes y sus padres. Muchos de sus estudiantes querían estudiar ambos temas, pero las oportunidades en el plan de estudios no existía, although “the design and manufacturing industries were in abundance.” Ryan reached out to local companies and began creating learning-by-doing opportunities for his own students with local companies. Word got around about his program which was initially called “Youth Made Malaysia.” Soon, other schools, and design and tech companies in other countries, wanted in. The program rapidly grew and became known as Youth Made Initiative.
La Búsqueda Global para la Educación is pleased to welcome the Founder of Youth Made Initiative, Ryan bola.
We have carried out surveys to identify gaps in both education and industry and tried to put opportunities in place to address these.” – Ryan bola
Ryan, how does Youth Made Initiative narrow the “skills gap” between the classroom and the real world?
Several ways are possible. We have had training from industry professionals to both students and teachers, students on work placements, and are even introducing a D&T(Design & Tecnología) Teachers’ Internship – allowing teachers the opportunity to work for a time on real industrial design projects – which is really useful if they have been away from the industry for awhile. They can then pass on these skills to students they teach. Queremos saber qué industrias están utilizando, lo que necesitan, and to try and adjust our curriculums accordingly where possible. We have carried out surveys to identify gaps in both education and industry and tried to put opportunities in place to address these.
How does the interaction between “school teachers” and “real world teachers” work?
As mentioned, there are numerous models. Sometimes it may be visits to workplaces, guest-speakers, or even someone at the end of a phone/email to offer support and advice. We are building up some nice communities in the countries the initiative is introduced into. This also works the other way around. Por ejemplo, teachers have led training to industry professionals in C.A.D. and 3D printing. We want it to be a 2-way initiative where possible. It relies on forward-thinking adaptable teachers, proactive students, and generous companies in order for it to work to its full potential.
“We want it to be a 2-way initiative where possible. It relies on forward-thinking adaptable teachers, proactive students, and generous companies to work to its full potential.” – Ryan bola
How do parents participate in Youth Made Initiative? Por favor comparten ejemplos.
Parents can sign up to the newsletters on the individual country websites. Aquí, we post regional events and opportunities they can take their child to if they wish. They then receive a simple email notifying them of what has been posted and can decide to attend or not. Many events are free but the problem is often hearing about them. There are lots of design workshops, STEM events, and fun activities they and their children can be involved in. We also look forward to welcoming them at annual awards ceremonies to celebrate the D&T successes in the participating schools. These awards are sponsored by local industries and recognize excellence and dedication in a range of areas such as sustainability, user experience, y mucho más
How much participation do students have in the program? Please give specific examples.
In addition to what I’ve already mentioned, the program grants them with access to industry professionals. Many students work with designers on live design briefs, and we have had competitions and workshops as well as internships. We are also lucky to have our first scholarship in engineering for the Malaysian initiative with Heriot-Watt University. Students have access to all the companies that are partnered. If they are doing an electronics project, por ejemplo, and need some specific help with something complex or simply sourcing components locally, then they can get in touch and we will connect them.
“The biggest challenges have been meeting with companies face to face which relies on teachers in other countries to meet with them to further explain how they can help and work together.” – Ryan bola
How would you quantify your achievements to date with pupils aged 14 a 18 años? ¿Cuáles son los mayores desafíos que ha enfrentado?
The sheer number of schools and industry we have managed to connect! We have had students engaged in internships, competiciones, design briefs, talleres, y mucho más. Students have used certificates and experience to help their way onto university courses to study in the field. The buzz around D&T is growing and, with word of mouth, the initiative is growing each month. Now in Malaysia, U.A.E., Singapur, and Hong Kong, its reach is fantastic. The biggest challenges have been meeting with companies face to face, which relies on teachers in other countries to meet with them to further explain how they can help and work together. Por suerte, we have these forward-thinking, hard-working teachers around.
How are you planning to build/develop Youth Made Initiative in the next 10 años? ¿Cuáles son sus objetivos principales?
To expand on the opportunities. I’d love more scholarships for universities but also apprenticeships too as there isn’t one route for all. I hope to expand it into more countries and show teachers and industries that small changes can have a massive impact. If D&T continues to grow and be selected as an option by students, I will be very happy!
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