The European Dimension of Higher Education. A Project for Teaching Mathematics in Romanian Technical Universities

The paper focuses on new aspects of teaching and learning mathematics as a vector for society modernization and effectiveness of European integration. It deals with the project developed under the patronage of the Romanian Ministry of Education, Research and Innovation, POSDRU/56/1.2/S/32768, project entitled The Training of University Teachers and Students in the Field of Using Modern Tools to Teach-Learn-Assess for the Mathematical Subjects in Order to Acquire Important Professional and Practical Skills for the Labour Market. The paper emphasizes that teaching and learning of mathematics are built up based on modern educational methods which generally define the educational process: obtaining basic knowledge, developing the tactical and strategic thinking. It is highlighted that education through mathematics represents an extra proof that, from the educational point of view, Romania is already in line with the European trends. In conclusion, it is pointed out that the study of mathematics means an investment with profound implications for the future of the Romanian society, an engine for national development.