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INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION A PRACTIONER’S VIEW OF INDUSTRY / RESEARCH DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGN

INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION A PRACTIONER’S VIEW OF INDUSTRY / RESEARCH DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGN IN UNDERGRAD STUDIES. WE ALL SHARE SIMILAR GOALS.

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INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION A PRACTIONER’S VIEW OF INDUSTRY / RESEARCH DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGN

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  1. INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION A PRACTIONER’S VIEW OF INDUSTRY / RESEARCH DRIVEN CURRICULUM DESIGN IN UNDERGRAD STUDIES

  2. WE ALL SHARE SIMILAR GOALS • A journey to become a University by 2020 its mission is to deliver a premier, purposeful educational experience in an environment renowned for creativity and innovation – Sheridan College • Our vision for education is about creating a system where the learner is the main focus of everything we do, and to ensure they benefit from excellent teaching and learning - Qualified for life: An education improvement plan – Welsh Government 2014

  3. WE USE SIMILAR TERMINOLOGY • To offer more than just Programs • To offer choices, pathways through all our programs • To capitalize on meeting industry needs by providing practical education • To continue to develop new programs that are closely aligned to industry needs

  4. We Strive to Achieve Similar Things There is a need for a greater degree of pragmatism in education – John Dewey 1916 What are the critical employability skills that employers demand of job-seekers? • Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written). • Analytical/Research Skills. • Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities. • Interpersonal Abilities. • Leadership/Management Skills. • Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness. • Planning/Organizing. • Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity. • Teamwork.

  5. Models for Industry Driven Learning Classical capstone /thesis model Applied / funded research model Work experience release from classes model Hybrid approach

  6. Our Applied Learning Definition We emphasize: • Applied, hands on (experiential) environment • Creativity • Small class sizes (30 – 35 students) • Expert professors who interact directly with students • Instruction that reflects latest industry tools, trends and best practices

  7. Our Applied Learning Definition We offer: • Practical research opportunities • Work experience through internships and co-op • Final year Capstone Based Learning

  8. So what is Capstone Based Learning? - An industry driven project that is used in all courses

  9. Building Blocks IDENTIFY PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES / INDUSTRY PARTNERS Know your community – know your local econonmy • Adjunct Faculty • Alumni • Internship / Co-op employers • Local government • Personal networks / relationships • Industry liaison

  10. Building Blocks • Review learning outcomes • Reflect industry and best practice competencies • Engage teaching and learning experts • Re-write published course outlines ADOPT COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM OUTCOMES

  11. Building Blocks ENGAGE FACULTY Tap into faculty research Identify opportunities for professional development Encourage mentors Create opportunities for grants/ funding

  12. CAPSTONE PROGRAM OF STUDY • Interview industry partners • Create opportunities for students / industry to network • Provide creative problem solving workshops • Align student and industry partners based on shared goals Building Blocks

  13. CAPSTONE PROGRAM OF STUDY ENGAGE FACULTY ADOPT COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM OUTCOMES IDENTIFY PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES

  14. Capstone Based Learning – Final Year Example

  15. Industry liaison • Managing expectations – difficult clients / difficulty students • Guidance • Group dynamics • Intellectual Property – legal implications • Non Disclosure and education • Educational licensing Challenges

  16. Positive Outcomes • Creativity • Enhanced engagement - students and faculty • Increased community profile • Opportunities for Faculty Professional Development • Enhanced understanding of new technology and business • Entrepreneurial Opportunities • Opportunities for cross discipline work

  17. Some fun videos of projects the students have done • Demos • Telus • http://www.habitathm.ca/ • http://shertube.sheridanc.on.ca/mediadetail/21010923-2014_TRAF_Grigorian_Code_Monke?groupId=90487&uid=&sort=upload%20DESC&offset=4 • http://shertube.sheridanc.on.ca/mediadetail/21010591-2014_TRAF_Sustain_Mobility_Tea?groupId=90487&uid=&sort=upload%20DESC&offset=7 • http://youtu.be/b-k_rOrfPaQ

  18. Your Turn Thank you

  19. NOTES https://www.iop.org/education/higher_education/stem/industrial/file_61511.pdf http://www.edutopia.org/stw-career-technical-education-community-partnerships

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