Studying process in Opole University of Technology as

Studying process in Opole University of Technology as Erasmus+ programme exchange Prepared by Nalivayko Ekaterina Student of Russian State University for the Humanities 2019

Opole University of Technology (OUTech) Characteristic It is an internationally oriented leading high-tech university in Poland. The university was founded in 1959 as a consultative branch of Silesian University of Technology. The Opole University of Technology is an individual full member of the European University Association (EUA) 2

The faculties of Opole University of Technology 3 Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty of Technical Systems Engineering Faculty of Economics and Management Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Electrical Engineering Automatic Control and Computer Science Faculty of Production Engineering and Logistics Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy

Erasmus programme (Eu. Ropean Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is a European Union student exchange program established in 1987. Erasmus+ is the new program combining all the EU's current schemes for education, training, youth and sport.

The study is aimed at the comprehensive development of the personality of the students, their preparation for further existence in a multinational and multicultural environment.

6 International Erasmus + programme in OUTech ü almost 400 international students per year ü educational and research partnerships with various partners from all over Europe, America and Asia ü 300 courses and subjects in English for students of ERASMUS+

Distinctive features of the studying process Possibility to choose a course The program is not fixed, that is, each student chooses lectures according to his requirements. 7 More informal communication with teachers Teachers participate in discussions and seminars in a more informal way. Course preparation Digital communication Students can get acquainted with the course program before studying. All information about faculties, lectures and seminars, teachers and much more is on the official and social pages on the Internet. Individual approach to students Focus on world issues Classes are held in small groups. Each student has his own curator; usually there are students volunteers from other faculties. The program provides students with the range of skills needed to understand international problems in today’s complex global environment.

8 Learning process The teacher gives the main theoretical base and literature at lectures, The learning process is designed for independent work of students. It helps students discover their potential and choose the right career path. The lecture takes place in a mixed format: the teacher can finish the lecture with a small test or discussion. Teacher requires an active engagement, and it allows students to apply all the core subject learning in real ways. Students are encouraged to take the initiative, form groups in which they regularly discuss questions about new material or prepare presentations, compare homework.

Integration into student life Keyword here The University helps all the incoming students to integrate with the community. There were a lot of different events being organized all over the semester and all over the town. Keyword here 9

Assessment of knowledge and monitoring student performance The assessment system consists of five-point : 1 and 2 poor marks, and 5 the highest mark, the "half" points are actively used: "4. 5" is good with a plus, "3. 5" is satisfactory with a plus. Examinations at university are mostly taken orally, in form of an individual project in Power Point with post discussion. Work on the seminars, the activity during the whole course, and presence in the classes – all these things affect student assessment. 10

11 Problems of studying process foreign students ü Misunderstanding of mentality ü Studying in foreign language ü Unequal capabilities of students ü Translations of marks at home university

12 Conclusion Foreign students of Opole University of Technology study, discover, travel and have fun. They create and join student research clubs, participate in networking events international conferences and workshops. They are offered a great chance to take full advantage of the opportunity to learn the European way of education and culture.

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