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Проектиране на образователна технология по „Инженерна екология“
Design of an Educational Technology in Engineering Ecology

Author(s): Nadia Ilieva, Elena Boiadjieva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Business Economy / Management, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: engineering education; engineering ecology; professional competence; educational technology

Summary/Abstract: The effectively formed professional competence is a guarantee, that the graduating students are prepared for the future professional challenges. A technological model of teaching and learning in a compulsory course in engineering ecology from the Bachelor program “Heat Engineering” of TU-Sofia is presented in the article. The technology has been developed on a broad, integrative theoretical basis and on the basis of an international and national studies which are related to the preparation of future engineers. The outlined components of the model - goal setting, learning content, teaching and learning activities, resources and diagnostics are based on a survey of teachers, employers and students on the ability to create the necessary professional competencies. The obtained results prove that the applied model corresponds to the set training objectives, the strategy and the vision for development of TU-Sofia and the requirements of the business. The introduction of modules related to risk assessment, uncertainty, sustainability and environmental impact assessment significantly broadens the prospects of future engineers at the beginning of their careers. The developed technology provides opportunities for creating and validating the appropriate tools for studying students’ achievements and the degree of formation of their professional competencies.

  • Issue Year: 26/2017
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 686-703
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Bulgarian
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