Scientific research

I. General principles of scientific research

The scientific research plan of the Teacher Training Institute is in compliance with the directives of Sapientia University's research strategy and with the objectives of the institute.

II. Research topics

a) Research in general didactics and didactics of the field

1. Methodological issues in language teaching
2. The role of computer science in the development of problem-solving skills
3. Teaching Romanian in Hungarian-language schools
4. Methodological innovations in engineer teacher training

b) Competence assessments

1. Assessment of writing and reading comprehension skills at high school level
2. Assessment of written expression and reading comprehension skills among students of the Teacher Training Institute

c) Interdisciplinary research

1. Analysis of the connections between text comprehension skills and algorithmic thinking among students of the Teacher Training Institute
2. Assessment of problem-solving competence in different curricular areas (text comprehension, text writing, mathematical/digital thinking)
3. Use of TIC tools in education: facilities and possibilities
4. Aspects of bilingualism in education
5. Research dedicated to the assessment of students' personality, way of thinking and value system
6. Value orientation and career choice; tracking changes in career socialization among university students
7. Analysis of the relationship between student performance and social-cultural environment. Studying interrelations between school performance and students' socio-cultural environment
8. Pedagogical implementation of the results of cognitive psychology (Analysis of the interconnections between affective and motivational factors of the learning process)
9. Communication in school, study of the impact of new media on the school environment
10. Pedagogical possibilities of health education in pre-university education
11. Pedagogical possibilities of environmental education in pre-university education
12. Pedagogical possibilities of intercultural education in pre-university education