Liberaliojo ugdymo dimensija technologinio universiteto studijose
Dimension of Liberal Education in the Studies at a Technological University
Author(s): Jolita Horbačauskienė, Dalija GudaitytėSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: liberal education; technological university; professional generalist; socializing of studies of technical sciences
Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses the dimension of liberal education in the studies at a technological university emphasizing two aspects: socializing of studies of technical sciences and education of a professional – generalist. Liberal education in the studies at a technological university is regarded as a possibility to educate a professional with such abilities as communication skills, critical thinking, understanding of social context, professional ethics, scientific interest in professional development and motivation for further education. On the basis of the analysis of scientific literature, the paper presents theoretical model of liberal education in the studies at a technological university.
Journal: Santalka: Filologija, Edukologija
- Issue Year: 20/2012
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 36-48
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Lithuanian