What are the best educational practices in engineering education promoting philosophy and humanity ?
Dear Eduard,
Thank you for this good question, the best practice of educational practice in engineering is based on practical research in engineering, engineering innovations that lead to economic and social transformation of the public. check link below and attached files for improvement:
http://www.mernokakademia.hu/2013conf/abstrakt/3Innovative%20Approaches%20to%20Engineering%20Education%20.pdf
Dear Callixte,
Thank you for you communication and attached document. Indeed, practical research in engineering, engineering innovations that lead to economic and social transformation of the public is essential. I would add also community engagement and communication. In particular, providing support to elderly, children and dependent people while creating a better world for everyone and yet accessible to everyone.
Mainz, Germany
Dear Babulak,
An interesting question--which I approach from the perspective of philosophy and the liberal arts.
As a general matter, it is our specific and most intensive interests and special fields and emphasis of study which narrow us. In consequence, the traditional aim of education in the liberal arts is to facilitate broader views and perspectives.
I am no expert on engineering, though I have friends in the field. What I first think of is the history of engineering itself as a related and yet distinctive field of study. How have the past feats of engineering, in its various branches, actually entered into and influenced world history or the history of our own country, perhaps. I suppose that there might be a great deal to explore. From the Roman aqueducts, say, to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Again, what about the sociology of engineering and the question of how its practitioners have entered into relationships with practitioners in other, related fields and professions? What about the interaction of engineers with architects or their interactions with the firms and funders of engineering projects? How does this usually go? What are the typical kinds of conflicts and the best avenues for building cooperation and cooperative relationships?
The immediate range of expansion toward "philosophy and humanity" is likely going to differ somewhat depending on what branch of engineering constitutes the center of interest. I wonder if you have specific branches of engineering in mind. One prominent contemporary branch is electrical engineering --which may come into direct contact with policies and firms shaping communicative practices. I think that might be a particularly interesting direction for your question. But I am a bit unsure of what you may have in mind.
H.G. Callaway
You have certainly broached up an interesting question. The way I see it , educational philosophy is prerequisite to educational practices fostering and supporting humanity. In point of fact, the philosophy of education is very crucial since it describes how educational theories have originated and work optimally to satisfy learners' needs. Therefore, understanding of philosophy is important in guiding and criticizing the development of educational theories which provide a useful ground by which we can choose teaching methodologies promoting learner humanity. Differently put, educational philosophy is vital for the teaching process because it breathes a distinct discourse and rationale into it, which pave the ground for the very essential element of humanity. As such, in the engineering contexts, the philosophical outlook underlying teaching practices has a top priority. For instance, by adopting methodologies embedded in humanistic philosophies like existentialism, socioconstructivism, or other human rights oriented approaches, the teachers will be able to promote humanity in practical subjects such as engineering.
Best regards,
R. Biria
Mainz, Germany
Dear Biria,
The idea that any particular philosophies, such as existentialism or others, have a corner on human rights and humanity strikes me as a particular sort of prejudice. Might that be?
H.G. Callaway
Dear Dr. Gallaway, Thank you for your reply. I do agree that information communications technologies (ICT) are connecting, bridging and sharing ideas of people worldwide. However, the local cultures, traditions and values may contribute to have same communication method(s) and message(s) interpreted in different ways. Ubiquity and pervasiveness of ICT creates a platform to share different cultures, values and traditions, which ultimately may contribute to better understanding among people from different parts of the world. Kind regards, Eduard
Promoting ,Philosophy & humanity it may be required any professional career should not be restricted to the engineering . Humanity & philosophy both correlated with each other .Philosophical outlook keep a balance attitude of mind by keeping the mind calm & relax which may help to carry out career development successful & effective in philosopher with all the time in a with the human touch & also will help the disturbance of student also to make the challenges of the life .
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Thank you Dr. Parikh, I do agree, having peace of mind and good understating of challenges of life, as well as, understanding the values of life is very important for young people and for us all.
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I see that this is possible by informing the same person of his engineering structure, in order to proceed from describing that structure to its interpretation ...!
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I think every engineering student should be required to take a course in logic or analytic philosophy so that they see the philosophical foundations of the tools they use in their engineering work and to explore the implications of those philosophical foundations in other realms of life.
Agree, indeed the dimensions of life are many which may promote the purpose of life and mankind.
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