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INDUSTRY-INTEGRATED
COURSES:
The industry has repeatedly
drawn attention to the inadequacy of technical knowledge of diploma holders.
This inadequacy has been partly met by the introduction of Sandwich Pattern
courses since 1972-73. But the industry insists that however efficient
the system of technical education and training may be, the diploma
holders are not likely to fit exactly into the industrial requirements
without the industrys active participation. Practical work in polytechnics,
if coordinated with the industry can impart training necessary to develop,
acquire and appreciate basic working skills. A judicious combination of
skills and tools, assimilation of knowledge and techniques on the floor
can be acquired only through the integrated participation of the industry.
In classroom instructional
atmosphere a student lacks urgency and interest which characterizes the
job executed as a part of production, maintenance and marketing. Practical
work in a production shop or in a design office of an industry are not
merely exercises; but stages of work. These exercises end in saleable
product. Thus they make a difference in the intensity of motivation, assimilation
and appreciation in contrast to the classroom instruction. Only through
the co-joint efforts of industry and educational institutions, a closer
relation between knowledge and skill can be achieved. Therefore to meet
the existing demands of the industry, L&T Institute of Technology
has adopted the Industry Integrated Courses a new approach in technical
education.
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