THE IMPACT OF THE TRAINING METHOD ON STUDENT SATISFACTION: THEORY VERSUS PRACTICE - ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

<doi>10.24250/jpe/SI/2023/IR/</doi>

Abstract

In my study, after a general introduction to the training method, I discuss its important role in higher education and link it to the learning pyramid theory. I will describe the so-called T-subjects integrated in the curriculum of our university (Hungarian Agricultural and Life Sciences University, MATE), which are implemented in the economics majors (bachelor, master and doctoral), and which are present in both our Hungarian and English language economics courses. In the empirical part, I summarise the opinions expressed in the textual reflections of a selected group of students from the Leadership Skills Training in five different classes of international students. The feedback clearly demonstrates that master’s students need both the latest and most up-to-date theories and the skills acquired through experiential learning.