SMART DESIGN OF CORE COMPONENTS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Abstract

The paper presents an investigation concerning the specific features of academic training in fundamental engineering subjects in the field of Higher education. The main objective of the research presented is to ensure a smart design of core components in engineering education by implementing innovative practices and improvements in two of the main four components of the concept of Education 4.0: advanced educational teaching and learning models and instruments for increasing the competencies of future engineers. The statistical and experimental study has been carried out according to an advanced methodology containing six main stages. The target group of research consists of first-year students from 22 engineering Bachelor degree courses. Based upon the research results, a system of advanced educational models, methods and tools for increasing the competencies of future engineers aiming to increase the training quality in the Higher education has been suggested. Conclusions and recommendations have been made, the authors' vision for future work in the area investigated is presented.