Teach-Gym: Grow Your Methodologies

Abstract

This paper reports on a recent initiative put in action within the long-lasting connection between a European University and a Central Asia Institution. An Uzbek Technical University, Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent, has been created in 2009, offering double degree programs under the supervision of Politecnico di Torino, Italy. The differences and educational needs of the two involved countries stimulated a contest of ideas, aimed at supporting the redefinition of teaching methodologies and course contents in bachelor programs. The proposed project becomes a “GYM”, with win-win benefits for both institutions. On one side, more specializing courses are offered, as required by the role of the undergraduate education in Uzbekistan, and on the other hand, the experience and methodology are going to be transferred within the Italian university. Both qualitative and quantitative data have been analysed and presented, based on the initial selection of the best projects which are implemented starting from the second semester of the current academic year.