The methods used represent an important tool for ensuring the educational process. The selection of appropriate methods is determined by the aim of the subject. However, the use of a suitable combination of mutual educational methods should be conditional on the individual needs of students and teachers, social needs and trends. The selection should respond to the current global trends in technical, economic, and educational research and development. The implementation of appropriate methods is determined by various factors. It is, for example, the number of students in one group, their present and desired level of knowledge, skills, motivation to learn, functional position. The level of expertise and experience of teachers and spatial capabilities are also important. The aim of the article is to show how it is possible to increase the efficiency and attractiveness of the subject at university using participatory methods