Readiness of teachers and mentors to implement dual education programs in engineering and natural sciences

Abstract

The article considers the problem of readiness of teachers and mentors to implement dual educational programs in the field of engineering and natural sciences. The dual form of education, combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, is becoming increasingly relevant in the context of modern educational standards. It enables students to gain not only academic knowledge but also hands-on experience by working at enterprises while balancing their studies. The key aspects influencing the readiness of teachers and mentors, such as professional competencies, interaction with industry and innovative approaches to training are identified. Key aspects of teacher and mentor training are discussed, challenges are identified, and solutions, along with prospects for implementing dual education, are proposed. In line with this, the aim of the study was to evaluate the developed advanced training programs designed to enhance the readiness of professional discipline teachers and mentors from enterprises/companies for the implementation of dual education. The authors conducted a study among university/college teachers and mentors from enterprises and companies. The results are presented, along with conclusions and recommendations for enhancing personnel readiness to implement dual education.