Educational Software for Woven Fabrics Design

Abstract

The software proposed in this paper presents an educational teaching method of the woven fabrics with simple structure. The program is modular designed with increasing difficulty while the complexity of the approached subject increases. The program respects the principles of the educational methology and the information is presented gradual so that good knowledge assimilation is possible. It is based on the teaching method used by the professors from this branch and follows the steps of the learning process.. The software is useful to all who attend "The structure of woven fabrics" subject, both in high schools and universities. Each modul is repesentatif for the educational program levels (high schools or universities) The successive modules are designed taking into account the classification of the weave for the simple woven fabrics. When designing the program three main directions have been followed: - establishment of the educational methodology (the teaching and testing methods); - analysis and systematization of the structural and appearance characteristics that define the woven fabrics for fundamental weaves, derivative weaves and combined weaves; - establishment of the elements that will be used in testing the knowledge and also the testing steps. From the educational point of view are respected the specific steps of learning and testing the knowledge. So, the program can be used in LEARNING and respectively TESTING variant. The user have to choose one of these options at the beginning of the work session. The applicant has to introduce himself the needed structure characteristics for a certain weave. The program allows the individual study and individual estimate of knowledge.