ISSN:
1662-9779
Source:
Scientific.Net: Materials Science & Technology / Trans Tech Publications Archiv 1984-2008
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
The paper presents a pilot program that ran from February-April 2005 at Vilnius GediminasTechnical University (VGTU) and was organized by The Environmental Engineering Faculty with theBritish Embassy. The course could suit technical/mechanical specialists and be adapted to differentstudy areas. Seminars and workshops for 70 participants aimed at improving English, thinking skillsand the application and integration of knowledge. Technologists, engineers, project-designers,lecturers and business people working in the environmental sector completed 20 tools for thinking,based on Edward de Bono’s Cort Thinking Program. The concept was based on 12 year’s experiencewith lecturers and post-graduate students at V.G.T.U. and evidence of the need for extended studiesand specific English, thinking skills and competencies as required by today’s employees in Lithuaniaas an E.U. member
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://www.tib-hannover.de/fulltexts/2011/0528/02/22/transtech_doi~10.4028%252Fwww.scientific.net%252FSSP.113.629.pdf