Why we need OBE?

A. Why we need OBE?

No OBE means no accreditation by MQA. Based on Washington Accord (1989), by using OBE means the students as the product of OBE can work anyway in the country within/signed Washington Accord. Means our student capable to sell themselves internationally.

When you plan your teaching for a course, what is the first thing that you think about?

  • Duration/important tasks – Kokilavani
  • CO and previous CO.
  • My answer is ‘what I want my student to get?’ = outcomes

Fresh graduate students quality I am looking for.

  1. Problem solvers
  2. Quality of the education
  3. Motivation – self determination.
  4. Communicate well
  5. Cert for skills.

Employers rating of skills/quality (2002)

  1. Communication (verbal & written)

(2016, Jobstreet)

  • Command of English language
  • Weak of communication skills.
  1. Honesty/integrity
  2. Teamwork skills
  3. Interpersonal skills
  4. Strong work ethics
  5. Motivation & initiatives
  6. Flexibility/adaptability
  7. Analytical skills
  8. Computer skills
  9. Organizational skills
  10. Detail oriented
  11. Leadership skills
  12. Self confidence
  13. Friendly/outgoing personality
  14. Well mannered
  15. Tactifulness
  16. GPA (3.0 or better)
  17. Creativity
  18. Sense of humour
  19. Entrepreneurship

From 30 years Professor’s experience

Potential students for good job.  Even 3.9 CGPA Students’ – not ready for the industries. Because they are straight forward. When they come to industry which are open book, then there is no one ultimate answer. Then they don’t know what to answer. They fail.

Another story, 2.5 CGPA student is able to be with the fifth company because he always get better offer within 2 years. Because the quality of him as a human being (friendly, good communication skills, helpful).

How to improve soft skills

  • Doing part time job. e.g Starbucks, receptionist, janitor.
    • Doing part time job can increase the communication skills
    • Down to earth – know how to respect people, listen to people.
    • Experience nurture us to be more independent and appreciate value of life
    • More nature than
  • HOTS is better to be teach using natural activity instead of modules in the class.