Methodological system for conducting classes at the Department of "Engineering Graphics" RTU MIREA

Abstract

The general requirements for geometric and graphic training of students of technical universities are listed. The structure of the innovative methodological system of holding lessons is given. The tasks solved by the components of the system are listed. Each part is considered in detail. The method of holding lessons includes a scalable basic geometric and graphic course, a three-level student training system, an additional super-advanced level for students who study on individual trajectories and take part in olympiad, scientific, practical or competitive activities, electronic resources and multimedia teaching materials that allow to support the educational process for students experiencing difficulties in the usual mode, control measures to ensure the independence of the work of students. The possibility of scaling the basic geometric-graphic course, as well as the level differentiation of practical tasks, are illustrated by examples. The methodology for holding practical lessons includes dividing tasks into subtasks and elementary steps that are available for the vast majority of students to complete. It is noted that this technique is successfully transferred to the remote mode. The professional components of the methodological system are course projects, coursework and elective courses. Examples are given. Two interpretations of the term "practice-oriented learning" are given. It is noted that the proposed methodological system implements practice-oriented learning "in the broadest sense". The information resources that provide informational and methodological support for geometric and graphical preparation are listed. Their brief description is given. A general description of the advanced training program developed at the Department of Engineering Graphics of the RTU MIREA is given, which allows to partially solve the problem of the lack of qualified lecturers of geometric and graphic disciplines in higher education. Conclusions are drawn about the possibilities of the proposed methodological system: it allows to increase students' motivation to study the geometric-graphic course, to organize independent work of students, to provide the required performance indicators. It is also noted that the proposed methodological system allows to save an important pedagogical component - mentoring.