Educational neuroscience studies how the brain learns. It takes into consideration psychology, education and neuroscience (PEN). At its core using the understandings from these three disciplines, it recognises that under the skull and cerebrum lies the control centre of the brain – the limbic system. This is part of the brain determines whether a student will learn or whether they will be led by their emotions filter the amygdala and react in the fight, flight and fright response.
In order to bridge the industry academia gap – NSDC has developed a unique model to integrate skill based trainings into the academic cycle of the Universities. These are based on National Occupational Standards set by industry through sector skill councils. The job roles offered are designed to be progressive in nature – from Level 5 – level 7 on National Skills Qualification framework. The key highlight of the model are as given below:
Based on state skill gap report – identification of Sectors and job roles
Development of implementation model and Integration into time table as per university norms
Training of Trainers by Sector Skill Council
Curriculum Alignment and Capacity Building workshops
Student orientation sessions to take an informed choice of sector/job role based on career aspiration
Standardised Training Delivery by NSDC Training Partners
Internships and On- the – job Training
Assessment and certification by Sector Skill Council
Last Mile Employability and Entrepreneurship Opportunities for the students
NSDC is working with 21 Universities, UGC and AICTE catering to more than 1200 colleges and 400 community colleges across the country. Some of the organization include:
SavitribaiPhule University of Pune : 663 colleges and 57 autonomous institutions
University of Delhi: 67 colleges including NCWEB and SOL
University Grants Commission: 150 community colleges and 127 colleges for B.Voc and Degree programmes
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU): 155 learning resource centres and 204 community colleges
Centurion University: 4 colleges
Haryana and Punjab Universities
AICTE : 100 Community Colleges
NSDC is about to sign MoUs with 7 more universities to adopt this model.
NSDC funded training partners affiliated to respective SSCs are involved in imparting trainings to the students under these partnerships. The infrastructure is allocated by the respective colleges of the University. A project management team ensures monitoring and evaluation of ongoing trainings.
Academia recognise the benefits of this model for integration of industry recognized skills with regular studies and post assessment the studentsreceive industry endorsed and recognized certificate.
Digital learning is any type of learning that is accompanied by technology or by instructional practice that makes effective use of technology. It encompasses the application of a wide spectrum of practices including: blended and virtual learning.