“Development of Employability Skills Through Problem Based Learning” By: Dr.G.R.Sinha Professor (ET) & Head (IT) Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering & Technology, Bhilai Ph.D.(Electronics & Telecom.), M.Tech.(Gold Medalist), (Young Scientis Award, IEI Young Engineer Award & Expert Engineer Award Recipient) MCSI,AMIE,AMIETE,LMISTE,MISCA Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 1

The “Challenge”: Here we are Selection committee Promised talent pool of graduates Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 2

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Minimum expectation from an Engineer  Should have Problem Solving Ability in the context of societal needs: using scientific principles, creating/using technologies and tools for local/ global needs;  Emerging trend - Dire need for a large number of Global Engineer for a Global Workplace Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 4

Industry Requires Technical and Soft Skills Integrate into Organization –Peers, Managers, Juniors, Customers and Partners Adapt to Corporate Work Culture Work in Multi-cultural Virtual Teams Synthesize Creative Technical Solutions to Solve Business Problems Only 20-30% Engineering Graduates are Employable Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 5

Global Engineer from the point of view of industry Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 6

Career Paths BE Computer Sc. & Engineering BE Information Technology MCA BE Electrical Engineering BE Electronics & Communication Engineering BE Instrumentation Engineering BE Telecommunication Engineering BE Production Engineering BE Mechanical Engineering BE Civil Engineering BE Civil & Structural Engineering BE Chemical Engineering BE Industrial Engineering BE Power Systems Engineering BE Aeronautical Engineering BE Automobile Engineering BE Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics IT Industry (Technology Vendors, IT Services, System Integrators, Consulting…) Academia (Research, In-house IT, Product Design…) Government Informatics (Education, R & D, Defense, Space, e-Governance…) Entrepreneurs Services Industry (Entertainment, Hospitality, Healthcare…) Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL 7

What Employers Want Adaptive Flexibility very prized by employers (Kolb ) ‘Highly adaptable, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas’ (Top 10 Employability Skills – US) ‘Seek different points of view and evaluate them; be creative and innovative in exploring possible solutions’ (Employability Skills Canada) ‘Showing independence and initiative in identifying problems and solving them; applying a range of strategies to problem solving’ (Australian Chamber of Commerce) 8 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Skills required for 21st Century Workforce  Knowledge about Human behavior Aspects  Development of Multiple intelligence Critical Thinking: Creative Thinking Decision-Making Problem Solving Interpersonal Relationship Effective Communication Coping with Emotions, Stress Self-Awareness  H igh value on Verbal & written communications  Computer expertise, if possible 9 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Ranking of 11 skill areas to stay competitive –Creativity3.7 –Industry experience3.8 –Communication4.4 –Education4.5 –Teamwork4.6 –Determination5.6 –Leadership5.9 –Flexibility6.1 –Perseverance6.5 –Patience8.1 –Risk taking8.1 Ranking of 11 skill areas to stay competitive –Creativity3.7 –Industry experience3.8 –Communication4.4 –Education4.5 –Teamwork4.6 –Determination5.6 –Leadership5.9 –Flexibility6.1 –Perseverance6.5 –Patience8.1 –Risk taking8.1 Which skills are most important? The lower the number the higher the importance 10 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

–Practical experience62% –Work ethic39% –Patience30% –Professionalism28% –Practical experience62% –Work ethic39% –Patience30% –Professionalism28% Which Skills are New Entrants lacking? 11 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Job Outlook National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 12 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

KNOWLEDGE SKILL EMPLOYMENT Plus Employable 13 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Developing Employability Skills: a Cyclic Process 14 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Employability Skills Through Problem Based Learning Tell me, I will forget Show me, I may remember Involve me, and I will understand Chinese Proverb 15 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

What Zone Am I In? Too Easy I get it right away… I already know how… I’m sure to make an A.., I’m coasting… I feel relaxed,,, I’m bored… No big effort necessary. On Target I know some things… I have to think… I have to work… I have to persist… I hit some walls… I’m on my toes… I have to regroup… I feel challenged… Effort leads to success.. Too Hard I don’t know where to start… I can’t figure it out… I’m spinning my wheels… I’m missing key skills… I feel frustrated… I feel angry… This makes no sense… Effort doesn’t pay off… This is the place to be. THIS is the achievement zone. 16 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Problem Based Learning 17 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Learning Criteria Core Academics – Achievement in the core subjects Stretch Learning – Demonstration of rigorous and relevant learning beyond the minimum requirements Learner Engagement – The extent to which students are motivated and committed to learning; have a sense of belonging and accomplishment; and have relationships with adults, peers and parents that support learning Personal Skill Development – Measures of personal, social, service, and leadership skills and demonstrations of positive behaviors and attitudes 18 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Rigor/Relevance Framework Teacher/Student Roles RIGORRIGOR Relevance High Low C A D B High Student Think Student Think & Work Teacher Work Student Work 19 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

21 st Century Skills Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Creativity & Innovation Collaboration, Teamwork & Leadership Cross-cultural Understanding Communication & Media Literacy Computing and ICT Technology Career & Learning Self-direction 20 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

7 C’s = Century Skills 7 C’s 1.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 2.Creativity and Innovation 3.Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership Component Skills 1.Research, Analysis, Synthesis, Project, etc. 2.New Knowledge Creation, Design Solutions 3.Cooperation, Compromise, Consensus, Community Bui lding 21 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

7 C’s = Century Skills 7 C’s 4.Cross Cultural Understandings 4.Communication and Media Literacy 5.Computing and ICT Literacy Component Skills 4.Diverse ethnic, knowledge and organizational cultures 5.Crafting and analyzing messages, using technology effectively 6.Effective use of electronic information and knowledge tools 22 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

7 C’s = Century Skills 7 C’s 7. Career and Learning Self Direction Component Skills 7. Managing change, lifelong learning, and career redefinition 23 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Creating a Learning Environment Students working in teams to experience and explore relevant, real-world problems, questions, issues, and challenges; then creating presentations and products to share what they have learned. 24 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Project Learning is Skill-Based To learn collaboration – work in teams To learn critical thinking – take on complex problems To learn oral communication – present To learn written communications – write 25 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Project Learning is Skill-Based To learn technology – use technology To develop citizenship – take on civic and global issues To learn about careers – do internships To learn content – research and do all of the above 26 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

The teacher’s role is one of coach, facilitator, guide, advisor, mentor… not directing and managing all student work. 27 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Equation employed to inspire E= mc 2 E= Excellence m=motivation C=commitment Example : c = 0.5 (Half hearted) E=¼ c=2 (doubly enthused) E=4 28 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

29 Say what you want Do what you say Prove it Improve it Continuous Quality Improvement Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

Planning and Organising Problem Solving Flexibility Enthusiasm Self Confidence Personal Presentation Team Work Attitude Reliability IT Skills Writing Skills Motivation Assess Your Employability These are some of the competences (skills) needed to be successful in employment. (please complete the wheel by drawing a line between each of the ‘spokes’ of the wheel where you think your present level of skill should be placed, where the lowest level of skill is at the centre and the highest level of skill is at the outer rim) 30 Dr.G.R.Sinha Development of Employability Skills Through PBL

31 Thank You All For Kind Listening