• A new digital learning framework for blending on-campus classes with synchronous and asynchronous provision 

  SIMPSON, Colin; WHITEHOUSE, Robert (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  This paper discusses a pilot “hybrid” undergraduate Business Management module, which uses a virtual classroom platform to integrate synchronous contact and bespoke asynchronous material. The pilot aimed to achieve the ...
• Benefits of using business simulations as an experiential learning method 

  KERRIDGE, Clive (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Based on evidence and assertions about the greater efficacy of experiential learning pedagogies over traditional didactic methods, a range of techniques and technologies have been applied in higher education courses e.g. ...
• Bypassing curricula constraints by means of ICT 

  BALAN, Mihaela; CĂLIN, Rostislav; CIORBĂ, Dumitru (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The education system of Moldova acts by the inertia of a traditional framework, which regards the education as a production process. The production of prepared and disciplined staff is done in accordance with standardized ...
• Using visual learning tools for teaching criminal law 

  VIDAICU, Mihaela (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  This article is focused on the analysis of introducing visual tools in teaching criminal law to second year students. The author of the article underlines the need for changing the approach towards students’ learning and ...
• Developing PBE-oriented curricula in the field of engineering science 

  DREHER, Ralph (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The paper will at first show, that “Engineering” as vocational profession will not only develop new products and services, but also will be a big part of changing possibilities and consequences. So Engineering is in first ...
• Student centered learning 

  BUGAIAN, Larisa (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Student-centred learning is an educational conceptual framework that is currently actively promoted. Today higher education is profoundly different from what it was a few decades ago. The idea of placing the student at the ...
• The problem with the problem: on student orientation in an advanced problem based teaching and learning 

  EICKER, Friedhelm; BOHNE, Christoph; HASELOFF, Gesine (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Problem based education is not always desirable and does not lead to a good student orientation automatically. Rather, pivotal elements, the quality of the problems and the type of solution of the problems matter. The ...
• Using PBL in public administration studies 

  POJAR, Daniela (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The purpose of this article is to briefly describe how PBL and other active learning methods can reinforce student’s understanding of Public Administration studies. This method will help student to achieve the necessary ...
• Emotional intelligence and team effectiveness 

  TIMBALIUC, Natalia (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Students need to develop a wide range of skills as part of their education. Professional skills are only a part of the abilities required by employers. Other skills like problem solving, communication, collaboration, ...
• Innovating student-centred problem-based active learning at the nicolae testemitanu state university of medicine and pharmacy: previous experience and actual challenges 

  VOVC, Victor; GAVRILIUC, Mihail; CEMORTAN, Igor; BABUCI, Angela; PADURE, Andrei; MELNIC, Eugen; BUGAI, Rodica; ROTARU, Victoria (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The implementation of study method based on problem (clinical case) analysis started at State University of Medicine and Pharmacy «Nicolae Testemitanu» (SUMPh) since 2006. Analysis of this first pilot implementation in ...
• Changing the relationship between student – teacher and the real sector of activity 

  POPA, Andrei; TODOS, Irina; ROŞCA-SADURSCHI, Ludmila; VULPE, Olesea; GÎRNEŢ, Slavic; NONI, Ludmila (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The education, the same as other area in the context of globalization, requires a permanent adjustment to the new changes. These changes should be done at the level of teaching, the changing of teacher role and student ...
• Boosting the relationship between enterprises and universities – important stakeholders in the educational process 

  STIHI, Liudmila (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Currently all areas of activity have a dynamic pace of development and constantly changing. To meet the challenges of the present economic environment businesses need qualified specialists not only in terms of knowledge ...
• PBL and the organizational culture in the educational institutions 

  COVAŞ, Lilia (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Problem-based learning (PBL) is an approach that challenges students to learn through engagement in real problems. But it is important to take into consideration that this method assumes changing not only the teaching ...
• How PBL can increase the efficiency of educational process at law school? 

  TURCAN, Liliana; ZAMFIR, Natalia; VIDAICU, Mihaela (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  This articles aims at providing the approach towards problem based learning at Moldova law schools. Taking into account that current law schools’ curriculum contains several elements of problem based learning, authors of ...
• Education based on medical issues (problem based learning in medicine): do we cancel, overturn or evolve the existent educational process? 

  GAVRILIUC, Mihail; MELNIC, Eugen; VOVC, Victor; CEMORTAN, Igor; BABUCI, Angela (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Questions asked during the lectures of the students, small conversations and incursions during the conferences with teachers of The Sate University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu”, a well as conversations ...
• Problem based learning in entrepreneurship education: opportunities and challenges 

  SOLCAN, Angela (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  This article aims to explore the use of Problem-based Learning (PBL) in entrepreneurship education. The Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) is a partner of the project “Introducing Problem Based Learning in ...
• Authentic learning for uncertain futures: designing active and problem-based learning to prepare undergraduates for employment and citizenship 

  LYNCH, Kenny (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  This paper is based on the author’s experience of designing and researching problem-based team learning activities for more than 20 years. It draws on the evidence of research into building effective team skills (Livingstone ...
• Problem based learning and traditional methods of medical students’ training 

  BABUCI, Angela; GAVRILIUC, Mihail; CEMORTАN, Igor; VOVC, Victor; MELNIC, Eugen; COJOCARU, Stela; STRATULAT, Silvia (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The aim of our study was to perform a benchmarking of traditional teaching and PBL methods of training medical students. The main goal was to identify what are the gaps and priorities of both methods, and to analyze which ...
• Seeking solutions to enhancing competitiveness of Moldovan universities: implementation of problem-based learning 

  COTELNIC, Ala (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  Higher education institutions are considered to be an institutional resource absolutely indispensable for an economy in the process of building a knowledge society and achieving the objectives of redefining the foundations ...
• Changing the higher education paradigm in Moldova: the steady necessity in today’s world 

  DOROGAIA, Irina (Technical University of Moldova, 2017)

  The Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a conceptually new model of higher education that involves student-centered learning and actively engages students in problem solving. PBL speaks to the current world’s challenges and ...

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