Teaching technology assessment in a learning factory environment: An educational match?

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https://doi.org/10.14512/tatup.7263

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engineering education, experiential learning, VDI 3780

Abstract

Technology assessment (TA) is taught in higher education through various formats. Beyond traditional lectures, alternative teaching and learning approaches are increasingly being discussed and tested. Against this background, the article investigates the suitability of learning factories (LFs) for TA training. A half-day teaching module was designed for an existing LF, combining flipped classroom methods with hands-on exercises to introduce students to key aspects of technology assessment. Initial results paint a mixed picture: While students appreciated the practical group work enabled by the LF setting, opinions varied regarding its added value.

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“Teaching Technology Assessment in a learning Factory Environment: An Educational Match?”. (2026) 2026. TATuP - Zeitschrift für Technikfolgenabschätzung in Theorie Und Praxis 35 (2): 75-81. https://doi.org/10.14512/tatup.7263.