Leadership and change management in industrial mechanics and industrial electromechanics
Leadership and change management in industrial mechanics and industrial electromechanics
Project B05 had two parts, one under Theme 3: “Quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET),” and one under Theme 4: “Business and Community Services.”
In both instances, work was done with the Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica de Ciudad del Carmen de Campeche (CONALEP 021) and with the Universidad Tecnológica de Campeche (UTCAM).
Under Theme 3, the initiative focused on three main components. The first is the construction of an inter-institutional vision between CONALEP and UTCAM in order to understand the educational processes necessary to strengthen technical/vocational education and training institutions. The second is the promotion of competency-based education to strengthen UTCAM and CONALEP instructors with different clear, concrete, and concise tools to impart their knowledge.
The third component is the analysis of how to develop technological initiatives for training and communication for online courses.
DISCOVER PROJECT B05
SERVICES PROVIDED
A labour situation analysis (LSA) was conducted for the review of the competency-based approach (CBA) programs offered by the participating institutions: the Advanced Technical Degree (Spanish acronym: TSU) in Industrial Mechanics in the bilingual, international, and sustainable (BIS) modality at the Universidad Tecnológica de Campeche (UTCAM); and the Industrial Mechanics Program at the Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche (CONALEP 021).
Support was given for the introduction of the BIS program, which required the development of teaching materials in English, an international exchange program for students and instructors, and training through the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) program. In addition, equipment was acquired based on the priorities associated with the modules and the needs of the companies and each Mexican institution, which a contribution of CAN$50,000 each.
Trips to Canada were also organized for instructors and staff from CONALEP 021 (Ciudad del Carmen) and UTCAM. The participants visited four educational institutions, toured the laboratories, and observed how students are assessed. Finally, a customized Moodle platform for online classes was created wherein the 41 participating instructors had continuous access to content, exercises, and tests during the project.
It's something to be proud of!
85 students
from UTCAM and CONALEP trained in introduction to applied research and innovation
More than
2 500 beneficiaries,
both instructors and students, were sensitized on gender and inclusion issues
UNEXPECTED RESULTS
The inauguration of a specialized welding centre with attendance by the Canadian Embassy.
OUTCOMES
Creation of a “bridging” course for CONALEP 021 and UTCAM instructors
The course tackles teaching strategies for the instruction and evaluation of curricula developed based on the competency-based approach (CBA) includes training modules on gender equity and equality, leadership in change management, applied research and innovation, communication management, non-destructive testing, and welding processes.
Creation of the International Forum for the Mexico-Canada Community of Practice
This is a space for reflection and exchange of potential projects and best practices.
Progress in the cross-cutting dimension of gender equality
Development of a Gender and Social Inclusion Plan by the UTCAM Gender Committee. This included, among other initiatives: Institutional Program for Substantive Equality; Action protocol to guide, advise, and file complaints for the prevention, punishment, and eradication of gender-based violence; Quality policy with a gender focus; Four-monthly training plan for teachers and students; and Inclusive language training plan for the university community.
Progress in the cross-cutting dimension of environmental sustainability
Development of an environmental sustainability plan with the participation of the Environmental Committee and two environmental groups made up of UTCAM students (Mapaches Conscientes and Patrulla Ecológica). A committee was also created at CONALEP 021.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear what they say about it
Rubén López
Head of the Technical Training Project at Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica (Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche) (CONALEP 021), Mexico
