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Abstract: The paper represents a project of applied research, on how to teach more effectively the subject of technical drawing, using Student - centred education methods. The authors applied a new method of interaction with the students and teaching during a semester and the conclusions were drawn comparing the final results of the classes on which this project was applied with the ones where the classical method of teaching was applied.
Keywords: technical drawing, presentation, team work, public speaking.
1. INTRODUCTION
The European higher education system is focused on achieving a fundamental objective in creating a Europe of knowledge, creativity and innovation [1]. According to the Ministry of Education, the mission of higher education is to generate and transfer knowledge to society through initial and continuous training at the University, scientific research, development, innovation and technology transfer through individual and collective creation, as well as utilization and dissemination of the results [2]. The Bologna Process aims to create a compatibility between European higher education systems, increasing their transparency and mutual recognition [3].
Teaching in institutions of higher education involves in this case a curricular reform task requiring substantial development oriented to learning outcomes. The concept of education focused on student interests requires now new approaches to teaching and learning at all three cycles of study. Consequently, curricular reform promises to be an ongoing process leading to high quality and flexible learning pathways adapted to the needs of the public.
2. STUDENT - CENTRED EDUCATION
Student-centred education (SCE) is both a mind-set and a culture within an institution of higher education and is a comprehensive approach to learning related and supported by constructivist theories of learning. Studentcentred education is characterized by innovative methods of teaching aiming at promoting learning through communication with teachers and other students involved in the learning process. These methods consider the students as active participants in their own learning, developing their transferable skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking and reflective thinking.
According to the Educational Policy Centre, the SCE concept is being discussed and applied in many projects, such as:
* Leuven Communiqué [4] states that "student-centred education involves focusing on the interests of learners, new approaches to teaching and learning, effective support and guidance structures".
* Communiqué Bucharest, [5]...