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Teaching ethics: more than an honor code.

Shirley T Fleischmann1

  • 1Grand Valley State University, School of Engineering, 301 West Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, USA. fleischs@gvsu.edu

Science and Engineering Ethics
|April 13, 2006
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Teaching engineering students ethics requires more than a code; it demands integrating an Honor Concept into their professional development. This approach aims to cultivate honorable engineers beyond academic integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Ethics in STEM
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Traditional honor codes focus on academic performance, which is insufficient for cultivating lifelong ethical conduct.
  • The broader societal culture often does not reinforce the principles of an honor concept.
  • Engineering faculty need to address the evolving cultural context when teaching ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore an integrated approach to teaching engineering ethics beyond a simple honor code.
  • To adapt the United States Military Academy's Honor Concept model for engineering students.
  • To foster a culture of honor as an essential component of an engineer's professional identity.

Main Methods:

  • Introducing an Honor Concept early in engineering studies.

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  • Integrating the Honor Concept throughout the engineering curriculum.
  • Discussing the cultural context influencing ethical development.

    • Main Results:

    • An honor code is a starting point, but a comprehensive Honor Concept is crucial for ethical development.
    • Implementing an Honor Concept requires sustained effort and integration into professional preparation.
    • Addressing the societal cultural context is vital for the success of ethical training.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective engineering ethics education transcends memorization, requiring the cultivation of an honor concept as a way of life.
    • The West Point model provides a framework for integrating honor into engineering education.
    • Continuous adaptation to cultural shifts is necessary for impactful ethics instruction in engineering.