Developing a Global Vision of Engineering Ethics Education

  • Martin, D. A. (Spreker)
  • Alison Gwynne-Evans (Spreker)
  • Alexandra Kazakova (Spreker)
  • Qin Zhu (Spreker)

Activiteit: Types gesprekken of presentatiesAangemelde presentatieWetenschappelijk

Beschrijving

The teaching of engineering ethics is not a neutral endeavour but is intimately tied to the values of the communities in which it is practiced. This can be seen as both a strength and a weakness, allowing the identification and avoidance of shortcomings, such as the lack of cultural sensitivity linked to the technological globalization. Historically, engineering ethics has been conceptualised and
institutionalised within a context associated with particular values and with a dominant culture. This has affected the focus and understanding of engineering ethics and the way in which engineering ethics is taught and researched. Our workshop aims to draw collective insights from the audience on how to expand the scope of traditional approaches to engineering ethics. It starts by exploring recent calls for broadening the education of ethics. The workshop also comprises an activating part in which participants co-create a conceptual framework that draws on knowledges and strategies from diverse cultures. The overall aim of the workshop is to put forward a global vision of engineering ethics education, and compile teaching and assessment practices and resources of relevance to
diverse cultural contexts. After attending the workshop, participants are expected to deepen their understanding of their own and of alternative approaches and pedagogies. Such a global vision is necessitated by the global nature of daunting ethical challenges in contemporary engineering and the cultural diversity that is critical for creative responses to these challenges. The workshop will thus have both a theoretical impact on proposing a framework that advocates for more culturally inclusive engineering ethics teaching and research and a practical component of developing a global community of practice in engineering ethics education. The workshop will be of interest to experienced educators teaching engineering ethics or those who are new to the discipline, as well to researchers concerned with the ethics of engineering and technology We also welcome contributions from educators who integrate elements of engineering ethics into other disciplines.
Periode27 jan. 2022
EvenementstitelESDIT - Intercultural Ethics and Technology 2022 Conference
EvenementstypeCongres
LocatieNederlandToon op kaart
Mate van erkenningInternationaal