| Title |
Introducing Real-World Projects into a Chemical Technology Curricula |
| ID_Doc |
12495 |
| Authors |
Sultanova, D; Sanger, PA; Maliashova, A |
| Title |
Introducing Real-World Projects into a Chemical Technology Curricula |
| Year |
2021 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1007/978-3-030-68198-2_33 |
| Abstract |
This article describes the experience of introducing real-world projects into the curriculum of the Department of Innovation in Chemical Technology of Kazan National Research Technological University. The authors examined the challenges of developing competencies of practical project management in undergraduate students, and applied new teaching methods to develop and implement projects in practice. This technique allows the graduating students to build their competencies and satisfy the requirements of their future employers. Therefore, the task was set: to form teams to work on real projects for chemical enterprises with a full immersion in the design process. Students were assigned to project teams according to their area of interest. Students were given surveys on their personality and style of decision making to learn about themselves. Based the student's interest and on these surveys, a self-portrait of each participant was developed and used to help organize the team, define roles and establish corresponding project tasks. During this implementation, students developed projects offered by Egida, one of Russia's leaders in polyurethane foam production for mattresses. Having mattresses fit into the 2030 goal of a circular economy is a looming challenge for this industry. Egida divided this complex problem into several key areas and challenged the teams to develop innovative solutions. The solutions developed by the students in the process of their project helped the enterprise highlight new ways of development for itself. Students were given a survey to get feedback and help improve the approach. |
| Author Keywords |
Project-based learning; Project management; Competency building |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S) |
| EID |
WOS:000772389500033 |
| WoS Category |
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science, Software Engineering; Education, Scientific Disciplines; Engineering, Industrial |
| Research Area |
Computer Science; Education & Educational Research; Engineering |
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