As a requisite step before applying the new Palestinian vocational curricula in its vocational schools, the MEHE has adopted the modular system and already started the process for developing labor market demand- driven curricula for the 11th and 12th grades at vocational schools. One of the most significant activities being undertaken by the MEHE is the development of these new TVET curricula which meet maximum flexibility and relevancy to labor market needs. The Ministry has already taken responsibility for implementing this significant and basic task.
Four "National Teams on Developing the
Palestinian Vocational Curricula" were formed from experts
and specialists from: local universities; technical colleges;
vocational schools; private sector and NGOs, each for one
of the four streams (agricultural, commercial, hotel, industrial,
indicating also that a new stream is being worked on that
is 'House Economy').
Industrial curriculum team that is composed of 54 members
will develop curricula for 15 industrial specializations
in addition to 2 relevant ones (Beautification and Clothes
Manufacturing). Agricultural curriculum team with 11 members
will develop curricula for 2 agricultural specializations
(Plant Production and Animal Production). Commercial curriculum
team with 9 members will develop a curriculum for one specialization
(but of 2 themes: Administration and Accounting). The hotel
management curriculum team with its 7 members will develop
a curriculum for one specialization as well (but of 2 themes:
Food Service and Reception). The table below shows these
specializations.
Industrial
No. |
Specialization |
1 |
Sheet metal work and welding |
2 |
Lathing and machining |
3 |
Plumbing and central heating |
4 |
Automobile mechanics |
5 |
Air conditioning and refrigeration |
6 |
Radio and television repairing |
7 |
Construction and land survey |
8 |
Carpentry |
9 |
Electrical utilization |
10 |
Electricity of motor vehicles |
11 |
Industrial electronics |
12 |
Computer maintenance |
13 |
Communication technology |
14 |
Maintenance of office equipment |
15 |
Upholstery and decoration |
16,17 |
Two Industrial relevant specializations: Beautification
and Clothes Manufacturing |
Agricultural
No. |
Specialization |
1 |
Plant production and protection |
2 |
Animal production and protection |
Hotel
No. |
Specialization |
1 |
Hotel |
Commercial
No. |
Specialization |
1 |
Commercial |
So far, the teams have 100% achieved the headlines of these specializations. Accordingly, table of contents, overall goal, specific objectives, activities and expected outputs were drawn for each module in each specialization.
As of they pass an evaluation process of 3 cycles (linguistic, scientific and organization) that is already undertaken and adoption of these headlines, other teams for authoring will be formed and writing of the modules full text will consequently be commenced.