Abstract:

In order to facilitate the contact of the contemporary business environment with the study process contents; the study process strategy, methods, tasks and achievable study results are important. The results of the study process are ensured by collaboration with the business environment, real business problem-solving solutions and using a problem-based learning approach that consists of six steps: experience, problem, hypothesis, examination, conclusions and self-assessment.

The aim of the article is to analyze the results of problem-based learning approach in learning the contents of the study course at the Rezekne Academy of Technologies design and technology study programs.

The research uses theoretical and empirical methods: theoretical - research of literature and Internet sources, empirical - focus group discussions, analysis of expert interview data. Research base 14 students and 3 lecturers. Research period - 2018. The research is of practical importance, as problem-based learning studies are an interdisciplinary research area, which according to the action research is done by case-by-case analysis. As a result, design product solutions of 3 buinesses are developed - uniform and promotional materials. Meanwhile students acquire personally significant knowledge, develop design thinking, form their own and team self-assessment, as well as responsible attitude towards the assigned task.

Keywords:

Business environment, design products, design education, problem-based learning, SalesLab Project.