Development of project management and IT competences through integrated learning
2012
Tamberg, T., University of Tartu, Pärnu (Estonia). Pärnu College | Soosaar, R., University of Tartu, Pärnu (Estonia). Pärnu College | Kuura, A., University of Tartu, Pärnu (Estonia). Pärnu College | Alajoe, S., University of Tartu, Pärnu (Estonia). Pärnu College
The present paper aims to explore the possibilities for the development of project management and IT competences through integrated learning. We examine the essence of IT skills, such as communication, time management, information handling, office and productivity tools, as well as project-specific tools etc., in correspondence with project management competences stated in IPMA International Competence Baseline. We are going to show that there are several possibilities where obtaining IT-competences can support learning project management competences and vice versa. We assume that learning these competences separately is probably less effective than in combination. Our methodical approach is based on the constructivist learning paradigm. This paper also discusses language-related issues, mainly focusing on the necessity for cooperation on a course design and language learning. The actuality of the topic is particularly emanating from a shift of contemporary paradigm in education – the efficiency of learning and teaching, the motivation of students (especially adult learners in part-time studies) and the decreasing share of contact hours are creating problems almost everywhere in educational institutions. Thus the integration of subjects and courses (including “modulization”) is becoming more and more important.
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