CURRENT TRENDS IN THE TEACHING OF DRAWING IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2663-5712.2025-34-04-112Keywords:
drawing, technical education, Northern Ireland, curricula, STEM, secondary education, engineering graphics, Ukraine, CAD, 3D printing, digital literacyAbstract
The article examines the features of teaching technical drawing in secondary and higher education institutions in Northern Ireland. Innovative methods are considered, such as the use of CAD, 3D printing, project-based learning, and the integration of drawReferences
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