Experimental Results of Forming the Research Competence of Future Engineers on the Basis of Dual Education

Abstract

This article analyzes the results of experimental work carried out to develop the research activity of future engineers based on the principles of dual education. The study was conducted with the participation of students enrolled in the Energy Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs at a technical higher education institution. During the experimental process, a dual education model based on the integration of educational activities between higher education institutions and industrial enterprises was implemented. The study was based on a mixed-methods research design that integrated quantitative and qualitative analysis methods. Students’ readiness for research activity was assessed according to motivational, cognitive, practical, and creative criteria. The results of the experimental study demonstrated that the educational process organized on the basis of dual education is effective in increasing students’ interest in scientific inquiry, linking theoretical knowledge with practical application, and developing independent research skills. The results of statistical analysis (p < 0.05) confirmed the reliability of the positive changes observed in the experimental group.