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Erasmus Thematic Networks and the European dimension of Engineering Education |
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| Authors: | Claudio Borri Elisa Guberti Francesco Maffioli |
| Institution: | 1. Dip. di Ingegneria Civile—Facoltà di Ingegneria , Università di Firenze—V. S. Marta , 3, 50139 , Firenze , Italy;2. Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali—Facoltà di Ingegneria , Università di Firenze—V. S. Marta , 3, 50139 , Firenze , Italy;3. Dip. di Elettronica ed Informazione—Politecnico di Milano—P.zza L. Da Vinci , 32, 20133 , Milano , Italy |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Keywords: | Engineering Education European interuniversity cooperation Thematic networks Accreditation Bologna declaration |