Recent research conducted by the DIGITRONICS group has outlined the priorities for the upskilling of mechatronics trainers in the 4 countries involved in the project, funded by the Erasmus+ program.
DIGITRONICS is the project funded by the European Erasmus program, carried out by the training companies of the employer representations of France (Medef - Auvergne- Rhône Alpes), Italy (Sistemi FormativConfindustria and CIS Scuola d'Impresa), in collaboration with the Małopolskie Teacher Training Center (Poland) and Institut Narcís Xifra i Masmitjà (Spain).
The DIGITRONICS project aims to develop innovative methods of teaching and professional training, thanks to the improvement of the Educators' ability to apply new educational approaches governed by digital solutions, which are changing the ways of teaching, certifying, and managing professional training in mechatronics.
The research took place in all 5 partners' countries, and the results confirm that there is no “one” professional profile of a mechatronics trainer. The trainer profile depends on the following:
- The level being taught,
- What type of institution the trainer works for (higher education institution, VET center, a private company, etc.),
- What specialization within the vast mechatronics field is being taught,
- What type of course is the trainer teaching (degree or certification course, short-term or long-term course, in-person, hybrid or online course, etc.)
Still, the research does point to certain “groups” of competencies that are important for mechatronics professionals and, therefore, that trainers should at least be aware of and able to connect these competencies to their own abilities to facilitate learning them. The research also pointed to the increasing importance of transversal skills as mechatronics disciplines start to touch more and more industries and professional fields.
The results of this initial research were submitted to the opinion of 24 experts in the sector belonging to different categories, from the business world to educational institutions, through 4 focus groups organized in the project companies.
The results confirmed the conclusions of the research. They also clarified several topics which should be explored in any mechatronics train-the-trainer program. Here are some non-exhaustive examples:
→ professional development and lifelong learning from trainers;
→ project management and project-based learning;
→ critical thinking/analysis in an increasingly digitized world;
→ simulation for the innovative mechatronics classroom;
→ the best technologies for pedagogical activities;
→ sustainable development and green skills.
Based on this research and suggestions from the experts, DIGITRONICS partners will propose a specific training course that will be available online!
The full report in English will be available on the DIGITRONICS website.
Recent research conducted by the DIGITRONICS group has outlined the priorities for the upskilling of mechatronics trainers in the 4 countries involved in the project, funded by the Erasmus+ program.
DIGITRONICS is the project funded by the European Erasmus program, carried out by the training companies of the employer representations of France (Medef - Auvergne- Rhône Alpes), Italy (Sistemi FormativConfindustria and CIS Scuola d'Impresa), in collaboration with the Małopolskie Teacher Training Center (Poland) and Institut Narcís Xifra i Masmitjà (Spain).
The DIGITRONICS project aims to develop innovative methods of teaching and professional training, thanks to the improvement of the Educators' ability to apply new educational approaches governed by digital solutions, which are changing the ways of teaching, certifying, and managing professional training in mechatronics.
The research took place in all 5 partners' countries, and the results confirm that there is no “one” professional profile of a mechatronics trainer. The trainer profile depends on the following:
- The level being taught,
- What type of institution the trainer works for (higher education institution, VET center, a private company, etc.),
- What specialization within the vast mechatronics field is being taught,
- What type of course is the trainer teaching (degree or certification course, short-term or long-term course, in-person, hybrid or online course, etc.)
Still, the research does point to certain “groups” of competencies that are important for mechatronics professionals and, therefore, that trainers should at least be aware of and able to connect these competencies to their own abilities to facilitate learning them. The research also pointed to the increasing importance of transversal skills as mechatronics disciplines start to touch more and more industries and professional fields.
The results of this initial research were submitted to the opinion of 24 experts in the sector belonging to different categories, from the business world to educational institutions, through 4 focus groups organized in the project companies.
The results confirmed the conclusions of the research. They also clarified several topics which should be explored in any mechatronics train-the-trainer program. Here are some non-exhaustive examples:
→ professional development and lifelong learning from trainers;
→ project management and project-based learning;
→ critical thinking/analysis in an increasingly digitized world;
→ simulation for the innovative mechatronics classroom;
→ the best technologies for pedagogical activities;
→ sustainable development and green skills.
Based on this research and suggestions from the experts, DIGITRONICS partners will propose a specific training course that will be available online!
The full report in English will be available on the DIGITRONICS website.