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The Possibilities of Improving Communication Skills in the Training of Engineering Students

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: New graduates have to meet several expectations on the labour market. Besides their professional knowledge, important skills include good communication, problem-solving, creativity, independence, organisation, leadership, decisive action, dynamism, stress tolerance, analysis, precision, openness, flexibility, co-operation, motivation, digital competence, etc. How can higher education prepare young people for the expectations of the labour market? How can students’ social competences and communication skills be improved? Our paper provides methodological recommendations on improving engineering students’ communication skills, based on an empirical study.

Source: International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)

DOI: 10.3991/ijep.v10i5.13727

Authors: Ildikó Holik, István Dániel Sanda

Institution: Obuda University

Language: English

Topic: Engineering Education and Curriculum Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161