Abstract:

This paper deals with the improvement of the dual learning system in Department of industrial engineering at the University of Zilina (Slovakia). Dual learning brings individual support and guidance for young students and early preparation for a successful school-to-work transition. Also, on the other hand, this paper describes the lifelong learning for university teacher that leads to further education of university teachers of technical and economic focus and to share their skills and experiences (inspiration). The content of the modules of education is based on engineering pedagogy as defined by the European Association for Engineering Pedagogy (SEFI) and the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP). The aim is to optimize the teaching methods of technical subjects, create curricula of technical programs in accordance with the requirements of practice, respect the rights and needs of students, use modern teaching resources etc.

Keywords:

Dual learning, lifelong learning, Industrial engineering, improvement.