1. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Principal and District Coordinator role

2. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Role of Principals 1. Principals have a very significant role to play in making expansion of NSQF successful. 2. The fact remains that leadership not only matters but it is second only to teaching school related factors especially with its impact on students learning. Expected roles: Setting directions for integrating NSQF in the main school activities and pursue the same. Creating awareness about NSQF Formation of a functional Sub committee of SMDC, Administrative responsibilities Budget utilization. 2

3. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Cont…. Influencing students learning such as : –Timetable allocation –students presence in the class rooms –understanding the context of NSQF –Empowering staff and taking decisions Their interaction with the Teachers to improve teaching and learning for the applied learning trades. 3

4. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Continued Ensure smooth integration of Applied learning trades with existing optional subjects. Encourage VTs to take new initiatives for motivating students and parents in understanding importance of Applied learning trades. 4

5. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Continued Infrastructure availability and its utilization, such as computers lab and existing facilities namely no. of computers in working condition, power back up, networking of computers, internet facility etc. Understanding the operational issues in terms of syllabus coverage, medium of instruction, roles and responsibilities, database available in schools. 5

6. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Role of District Coordinators To ensure that the teaching learning material reaches the school in time and is timely delivered to the students Correctly maintain all assessment and reporting documents. Maintain data base of the students. Coordinate industry visits of the students and that of industry experts to schools and maintain all documentation of these visits. Assist with quality assurance process of NSQF project. 6

7. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Continued Maintain a positive and professional relationship with the AL teacher, other school teachers, concerned industry staff, parents of children and the community leaders. Take initiatives to explore the network of entrepreneurs in the district and maintain a networking relationship with them. Promote NSQF project development and expansion. Liaison with project related stakeholders to provide an engaging learning experience. 7

8. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Continued Facilitate continuous improvement across all sections of the NSQF. Maintain and timely submission of project progress reports of the quality indicators of the program on prescribed format as per the approved time lines. Take regular inputs from the students, parents, community leaders and the relevant industry experts for improvement of the program. Be aware of the NSQF policies and guidelines and share them with Applied learning teachers, students, parents and community leaders. Maintain regular communications with all key stake holders. 8

9. © Copyright Wadhwani Foundation Continued Organize one meeting of SMDC per month and share the minutes of the meeting, Make note of the important decisions taken and issues resolved in the SMDC meetings. Conduct review meeting with Vocational teachers and principle to understand the progress and to resolve issues. Visit relevant industries and brief them about the project and seek their support in enhancing the development of the students and the project in whole. 9

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