Institutionalizing Gender Institutionalizing Gender in TVET in TVET

Maria Clara B. IgnacioMaria Clara B. Ignacio9 February 20109 February 2010

Development of Training Development of Training Materials for the Economic Materials for the Economic Empowerment of Women Empowerment of Women

through Enhanced through Enhanced TechnologyTechnology--Based Based

Community Training Community Training ProgramProgram

A sub-project proposed by TESDA under the GREAT Women Project

TESDA SubTESDA Sub--Project Project ImplementationImplementationThe project consists of 2 parts:◦ Part 1 – Skills Development of Women through

Technology-Based Community Training Program; and ◦ Part 2 – Development of Technology Business

Incubation for Women.Target beneficiaries: ◦ women’s group from the identified pilot sites◦ TESDA GAD focal persons◦ Trainers of the TVET Institutions, both in the public

and private sectors

TESDA SubTESDA Sub--Project Project ImplementationImplementationDate: June 2008 – present (Part 1)Budget = P 603,160.00◦ P 280,000.00 – funded by NCRFW thru CIDA under the GREAT Women Project◦ P 323,160.00 – TESDA 5% GAD Budget

Process of Developing the Process of Developing the Training MaterialsTraining Materials1. Review of existing curriculum2. Organize the curriculum to integrate

the gender and entrepreneurshipcomponents

3. Development of Training Materials◦ Session Plans◦ Facilitator’s Guide◦ Competency-Based Learning Materials◦ Competency Assessment Tools

2009 Activities2009 ActivitiesWorkshop on the development of GST in TVET materials (June 1-5, 2009)

14 participants from various TESDA offices

The following GST materials were produced:1. 3 Standard Curriculum2. 3 Session Plans 3. 3 Competency-Based Learning Materials

(CBLMs)

2009 Activities Period OutputsWorkshop on the development of Competency learning Tools (CATs)

July 1-3 3 Competency Assessment Tools

Workshop on the Validation of modules and competency assessment instruments on GST in TVET

Sept. 4Inputs from key experts in TVETCorrections on the modules presented

Workshop on the Development of the Trainer’s/Facilitator’s Guide on Gender Sensitivity in TVET

Nov. 23-27

Facilitator’s/Trainer’s Guide on the ff. modules:1.Observing GST in the workplace2.Demonstrating gender and work values3.Practicing occupational health and safety procedures

2010 Planned Activities Period Expected Outputs

Workshop on the development of Entrepreneurship in TVET

1st quarter of 2010

7 Session plans for each modules7 CBLMs, namely:

1. Practicing career professionalism2. Selecting a business3. Designing a marketing plan4. Making a production plan5. Making a financial plan6. Setting-up a small business7. Operating a small business

Workshop on the development of Competency learning Tools (CATs)

7 Competency assessment instruments develop

Workshop on the Validation of Entrepreneurship materials

Inputs from key experts in TVETCorrections on the modules presented

Training of Trainers (TOT) on GST and Entrepreneurship

Competent trainers/facilitators in GST and entrepreneurship developed at the pilot sites and TESDA Central Office

Institutionalization PlanInstitutionalization Plan

The developed training materials and gender sensitized curriculum shall be endorsed to the TESDA National GAD Council (NGADC) by the Technical Working Group.

NGADC shall seek the approval of the TESDA Board through the Executive Committees for the institutionalization of these modules in the curriculum of all qualifications with training regulations.

Problems EncounteredProblems EncounteredDelay in the project implementation due to other multiple project assignments of TWG and TESDA Experts

Focus of some staff sometimes divided by other regular assignments

Lack of incentives for the contribution of in-house experts

Lessons LearnedLessons LearnedRich experience of TESDA staff and the willingness to share expertise

Availability of experts in the area of TVET