Some of the most important challenges for engineering schools at the beginning of the 21st century are summarised as well as the role of ERASMUS Thematic Networks (TN) in this scenario.
Though focus is mainly given to the European environment, the changes which are interesting Engineering Education appear to involve also the non-European sphere and therefore, this set of papers on the main outcomes of E4 Thematic Network (2000–2004) has been conceived, not only as an useful instrument of dissemination, but also an open window on Europe.
In this introductory paper key characteristics of successful TNs are outlined, as resulting from the experience of TN E4, Enhancing Engineering Education in Europe, which has terminated its life end of September 2004. The new TN project, denominated TREE, for Teaching and Research in Engineering in Europe, is briefly presented.
On the other hand, in the following 5 sections some of the main activities developed within E4 are presented touching topics related to accreditation, quality assurance, students involvement in Engineering Education, ICT and new learning methods and curriculum development. 相似文献
The Convergence process in which European Union (EU) universities are at present involved supposes that these institutions
not only have to re-structure their degree programmes, but also their teaching and learning methodologies. We study the impact
of this EU process on Database teaching, comparing the practices of three different European universities and using the Convergence
goals as criteria. In our discussion, we identify which aspects in each university are closer to the Convergence goals, and
which are likely to help in achieving these goals. 相似文献