Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to present the results of teaching Mechanics to students
from Textile knitting and clothing technology from Faculty of Engineering, Lucian Blaga University
of Sibiu. Traditionally, the Mechanics has been taught using lectures, practical classes
and tutorials and the students learnt to solve problems using classical methods (using
paper and pencils). Also, the students lean to solve problems using computers and free or
proprietary software, checking the theoretical and practical results. Using computer in the
teaching activity will transfer the instructional purpose from the teacher to the student. Using
the PBL (Problem Based Learning) and CBT (Computer Based Training) strategies will permit
to students to increase their knowledge and understanding a particular subject, to develop
problem-solving skills and to develop their specific language and computer/information
technology (IT) skills.