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One Approach in Computer Science Education towards Economy
One Approach in Computer Science Education towards Economy

Author(s): Petya Asenova
Subject(s): Education, Higher Education , ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Computer science education; Computer engineering education; Model curricula; Project based learning;

Summary/Abstract: This paper describes one approach to preparing professionals for IT sector at university level with better practical experience, ready to be involved in career easier and with less stress. The approach presented is a result of one European project and combines the efforts of business and university representatives. It starts with the survey for IT sector profile and employers’ expectations about the competences of the graduates, continues through a conceptual model, curricula and reflects on the educational practice as new teaching strategies. One of the most important practical component is education through developing project in near real environment that gives students motivation and confidence for the further carrier.

  • Issue Year: 11/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 218-226
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English