REAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS RATHER THAN THEORY
REAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS RATHER THAN THEORY

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this scientific paper is to investigate the impact of research, based on real engineering problems, on the development of students' entrepreneurial abilities. The gap between expected competencies and those provided by education system is widely recognized problem in Montenegro. In Montenegrin Economic Reform Program (2019-2021), the Assessment Commission (Council of the European Union Brussels, 12 April 2019) stated that the skills mismatches are manifested on the level of secondary and higher education, but that the revised law on higher education is also introduced 25% practical learning, which led to increased enrolment and engagement of employers. To improve the performance program and expand its impact on the transition between school and work, this research focused on building the supporting environment for students- the Laboratory for product design and the Laboratory for mechanical testing of materials. The motivation factor for the students was the opportunity to deal with real problems, not theory, and to participate in the creative process. Faculty subjects included practical knowledge, but not only with real enviromental examples, but also laboratory examinations and modeling in those laboratories. Laboratory excersises included students of different years of study which gave the opportunity to monitor the competence and progress of students during the years of study. Statistical data showed results among students, followed by the appropriate evaluation matrix, in order to measure the students’ competencies. Measurement of student satisfaction, in terms of the effects of laboratory exercises, was performed by conducting a survey, based on Bloom taxonomy and Likert scale. The result was 3.7 on the scale from 1 to 5. The project, which is a part of this research, seeks to help shift the focus from basic to applied research and overcome industry scepticism towards commercializing the results by consulting industry representatives, engaging them in the design and construction process, and focusing on topics that interest them. In such an environment, young researchers would be encouraged to develop their areas of interests and build their identity in the wider academic community, by conducting research initiated according to the needs of the industry. Science-industry collaboration is one of the main pillars of practical knowledge which is recognized as the main goal of developing experience and satisfaction in achieving business results. Preparing student to be competitive on the market is one of the bigest requirements. Due to the high speed of change, young people will be forced to make even faster adjustments in order to survive in a market where multidisciplinarity will play a major role in the developing of employability

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