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Meeting industry standards: digital tools for teaching
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Meeting industry standards: digital tools for teachingIn this focus group discussion, lecturers in mechanical engineering at technical institutions were asked if the digital instruments required for instruction conform to industry standards. Although some digital tools are available, participants believe they do not meet industry standards. Several factors, including a lack of modern digital apparatus, adequate lecturer training, and collaboration between institutions, industries, and the government, contribute to the gap between current training and industry requirements. Modern instruments, such as CAD, CAM, and AI-based technologies, are deficient, according to the interviewees (LTTU3, LTTU4, LHTU3, LHTU4). They also emphasized the need for improved collaboration between the government, industry, and institutions (LTTU5, LCCTU2, LCCTU4, LHTU5). The inadequate training provided to professors in the use of digital instruments, such as the CNC milling machines donated by the government (LTTU2, LHTU2, LCCTU3), is a significant issue. Therefore, students are trained on traditional instruments rather than modern digital tools (LCCTU3, LHTU4). In addition, the current curriculum is predominantly theoretical, making it difficult for students to acquire hands-on experience with industry-standard digital tools (LTTU5, LCCTU4, LHTU5). In conclusion, the interviewees believe that despite the availability of digital instructional instruments, they are insufficient to meet industry standards. They suggest that more modern devices, better-trained instructors, and increased collaboration between industry and educational institutions are necessary to close the skills gap and provide students with a high- quality education that meets the requirements of the modern workplace. The significance of providing students with access to modern technology and apparatus to better prepare them for the job market has been emphasised in previous research A. Agrawal et al., (2019); F. S. Becker, (2010); Webb, (2019) cite the importance of instructor training in assuring that students receive an up-to- date and relevant education in mechanical engineering. In addition, research highlights the importance of strong collaborations between educational institutions, industries, and governments in enhancing the quality of education and meeting the changing demands of the workforce (Chandra P Jain & Nanda Kumar P Jain, 2018; Webb, 2019) To address these challenges and improve the quality of mechanical engineering education, it is necessary to invest in modern digital tools, provide instructors with adequate training, and cultivate partnerships between educational institutions, industries, and governments. This will assist in bridging the skills divide and ensure that students receive an education pertinent to the needs of the contemporary workplace. Download 2.1 Mb. Share with your friends:
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