Training engineers for lifelong learning through a personal development process

The “TRAINeng-PDP | Training engineers for lifelong learning through a personal development process” project aimed to prepare students for continuous learning in their careers by supporting their ...

The aim of TRAINengPDP was to engage and support students in their personal development process. The project had three objectives: 1. Engage and motivate engineering students in their personal development process. 2. Motivate and train lecturers to engage in the students' personal development process. 3. Increase awareness about the competencies for Lifelong Learning (LLL) needed in engineering education and practice. The first objective focused on motivating students to develop competencies needed for LLL in engineering practice, building a foundation for a LLL attitude. This involved defining and integrating the following steps: identifying, preparing, acting, and monitoring, creating a dynamic personal development process. The second objective aimed to motivate and train lecturers to support students' personal development. This required understanding lecturers' perspectives and needs, contributing to their professional development and confidence in teaching LLL skills. The third objective sought to increase awareness among students and lecturers about LLL competencies in engineering. The project aimed to create a holistic view of competencies, breaking stereotypes and potentially increasing STEM education's attractiveness.