1.3. Importance of Value Education in Engineering

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Value Education in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about why values matter in our lives.

2. 2.

   What are two social responsibilities of engineers?

   Hint

   Consider what engineers create and who is affected.

3. 3.

   What is Value Education primarily concerned with?

   • Technical skills
   • Ethical values
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about the broader purpose of education.

4. 4.

   True or False: Value Education is solely a personal concern and not necessary in professional settings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the responsibilities of engineers.

5. 5.

   Analyze a recent engineering failure that had ethical implications. Discuss what could have been done differently regarding Value Education.

   Hint

   Think about real scandals and how ethics weren't prioritized.

6. 6.

   Propose a solution for integrating Value Education into an engineering curriculum effectively, addressing current barriers.

   Hint

   Consider how to inspire a change in perspective toward values.