Indianapolis, Indiana
June 15, 2014
June 15, 2014
June 18, 2014
2153-5965
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
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24.679.1 - 24.679.10
10.18260/1-2--20570
https://peer.asee.org/20570
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How would philosophy of engineering help us conducting better classes in engineering disciplines? Recently, there have been more than one creative and systematic efforts in identifying, defining, and working on philosophical basis and foundations of engineering. For examples the researchers in the area believe the philosophical foundation of engineering are not and should not necessarily be the same as the ones for sciences. In the valuable endeavor to search and identify philosophical basis for engineering and engineering education, the fundamental premise is that having a better understanding of such philosophical basis will help engineering educators to design better classes with pedagogical approaches for more effective engineering training. Most engineering educators, when facing with this dilemma, always ask how would understanding and awareness of philosophy of engineering help them in conducting the more effective classes. This paper reviews the background of the effort and the needs for such a search. The paper will provide examples of successful adaptations of engineering classes that also advocate and use philosophy of engineering as well as some ongoing approaches. Historical precedents and perspectives will be discussed and possible venues for creating and conducting technical engineering classes will be provided. Finally, important questions and challenges with bearings on defining and shaping engineering pedagogy for the future, as well as possible role of better understanding of engineering philosophy in the future developments will, be presented and discussed.
Mina, M. (2014, June), How Would Philosophy of Engineering Help Us Conduct Better Classes in Engineering Disciplines? Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, Indiana. 10.18260/1-2--20570
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