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Do Online Certifications Really Add Value?
SI TeamThe world is witnessing advancement and evolution, so is the ways of doing things. From agriculture to transportation, and from entertainment to healthcare, each and every industry has gone huge development. The field of education is no different. Earlier it was just about getting educated from a school or university. But now, as things are more complex, the business world demands more from a candidate than just their degree. Here comes the value to ‘Certification’, or we can say professional certifications.
A certification program usually consists of focused training for a specific career, such as a health care technologist or auto mechanic. Alternatively, one can earn a certificate in an area that can bolster their existing careers, such as security management or communications and media studies. Most certificate programs last less than two years. They do not result in a college degree, but depending on an individual’s speci
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Kerala Looks Ahead virtual conclave focusses on concerns in higher education
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Kerala Looks Ahead virtual conclave focusses on concerns in higher education
Concerned over the factors that ail higher education in Kerala, academicians have called for priority in overhauling curricula before ushering in innovation in governance.
The idea was first mooted by Kannur University Vice Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran at a deliberation on higher education organised as part of the Kerala Looks Ahead virtual conclave on Tuesday.
Taking a dim view of the quality of syllabi and questions posed during examinations, Prof. Ravindran attributed the lacunae to the lack of exposure of the teaching community to best practices within and outside the State. “While the syllabi of most universities are mostly long lists of topics, course objectives are seldom published on university websites,” he said.
UPDATED: February 1, 2021 13:49 IST
Year 2020 will stand out for education across the globe and particularly for India. The Covid pandemic not only severely disrupted the education system but also forced a hurried shift to virtual learning. In India, it was also the year when the New Education Policy (NEP) was unveiled, after a gap of 34 years. The next five years will determine if the government can strategically implement NEP, in an environment where digital learning will play an increasingly important role.
The first signal to that effect will be the funds support NEP receives in the Union budget on February 1. The policy envisions radical changes in the philosophy and mode of education, the focus being on hands-on learning. The transition will require massive investment in infrastructure as well as recruitment and training of teachers.