Coactivity: Philology, Educology / Santalka: Filologija, Edukologija, Vol 20, No 1 (2012)

Dimension of Liberal Education in the Studies at a Technological University

Jolita Horbačauskienė
Dalija Gudaitytė

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.


Article in: Lithuanian

Article published: 2012-06-07

Keyword(s): liberal education; technological university; professional generalist; socializing of studies of technical sciences

DOI: 10.3846/cpe.2012.04

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