ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science 04(24) 2015

ISPC The Combination of Technology & Education, Ostersund, Sweden

Moskalenko MR

SOME PROBLEMS OF TEACHING THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES IN RUSSIA.

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Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS*04(24)44

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2015.04.24.44

Language: Russian

Citation: Moskalenko MR (2015) SOME PROBLEMS OF TEACHING THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES IN RUSSIA. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science 04 (24): 242-246. Soi: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS*04(24)44 Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2015.04.24.44

Pages: 242-246

Published: 30.04.2015

Abstract: This paper discusses the features of the teaching of history of science and technology for students engineering and technical specialties in Russia. Considered relevant and interesting questions for students: the main prevailing myths and misconceptions about various aspects the historical, scientific and technological development; specificity of scientific and technological forecasting; characteristics and patterns of development of scientific culture as an important factor of modernization. Studying these and other issues could expand the level of erudition and scientific horizon of future engineers and improve the quality of their training.

Key words: history of science and technology, engineering education.