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Learning Factories for Complex Competence Acquisition
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Pittich, Daniel; Tenberg, Ralf; Lensing, Karsten – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2020
The article discusses the challenges and the potential approaches of competence-based programmes for higher education institutions, starting at their inception in the Bologna process. It focuses particularly on curriculum transformation and implementation of action-orientated learning concepts. Consequently, the article takes stock of recent…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Higher Education, Engineering Education, Curriculum Development
Industry and University: Paths that Must Converge.
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Galvin, E. Patrick – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1985
Examines reasons why bonds between higher education and industry must be strengthened in Ireland, indicating that competitiveness and unemployment in Ireland require it, that research and development (R&D) resources of universities can be the lifeblood for many future developments for manufacturing companies, and that Ireland lags behind other…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Industry
A More or Less Happy Relationship: Industry-University Cooperation in Denmark.
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Hansen, L. Alfred – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1985
Describes and discusses three aspects of cooperation between industry and engineering schools in Denmark: (1) practical training of undergraduates; (2) cooperation in research and development; and (3) industry's help to the university with renewal of its equipment. Indicates that the last few years have brought important changes in these areas.…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Engineering Education, Higher Education
The Future for Industrial Engineers: Education and Research Opportunities
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Mummolo, Giovanni – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2007
EU graduation and the recruitment of industrial engineers (IEs) have been investigated. An increasing demand is observed for graduates in almost all industrial engineering (IE) subjects. The labour market in the EU is evolving towards the service sector even if manufacturing still represents a significant share of both IE employment and gross…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Human Capital, Labor Market, Foreign Countries
Long-range Perspectives in Environmental Education: Producing Practical Problem-solvers.
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Barratt, Rod – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1997
Addresses postgraduate environmental education by supported distance learning as offered by the Open University in Great Britain. Refers to techniques for regularly updating material in rapidly developing areas as well as integrating teaching and research. Also refers to the modular course Integrated Safety, Health and Environmental Management.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Distance Education, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Encouraging Students' Attitude of Innovation in Research Universities.
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Casar, Jose – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2000
Defends the existence of a synergy between research and education, which requires the acceptance of two principles: (1) education of engineers as the creation of a pro-innovation attitude; and (2) research as an open-minded compromising attitude with progress of valuable knowledge. Argues that research-oriented centers are better-prepared to boost…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Engineering Education, Engineers