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Engineering Ethics: Ontology And Politics, Eddie Conlon
Engineering Ethics: Ontology And Politics, Eddie Conlon
Conference papers
“Ontology...acts as both gatekeeper and bouncer for methodology” (Archer 1995: 22). This exploratory paper, through a focus on the relationship between structure and agency, examines the underlying social ontologies informing the teaching, and researching of the teaching, of engineering ethics. It argues that current approaches are deficient and that Critical Realism can provide the basis for a more robust and inclusive research agenda for understanding engineering practice and the teaching of engineering ethics.
Marco, Micro, Structure, Agency: Analysing Approaches To Engineering Ethics, Eddie Conlon
Marco, Micro, Structure, Agency: Analysing Approaches To Engineering Ethics, Eddie Conlon
Conference papers
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Integrating Engineering Ethics And Research Skills In A First Year Programme, Eddie Conlon
Integrating Engineering Ethics And Research Skills In A First Year Programme, Eddie Conlon
Conference papers
A first year module which introduces students to the social dimension of engineering is described. The key teaching tool is the use of group projects to develop students’ learning skills. The importance of addressing the motivation for engineering students studying non-technical modules is emphasised. Data used to evaluate the module is presented. It is shown that the nature of the project undertaken affects the attainment of learning outcomes. The conclusion focuses on some shortcomings of the module and highlights the importance of appropriately structuring the learning environment to facilitate self-directed learning by early year students.