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Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Professional Ethics

Background:

  • The course in Ethics for Engineers has been delivered four times across three universities in Spain and Chile.
  • Student participants had varying levels of prior knowledge in philosophy and ethics.
  • Understanding the students' intellectual background is crucial for effective ethics education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the authors' experience teaching a course on Ethics for Engineers.
  • To analyze the effectiveness of pedagogical approaches in fostering ethical reflection among engineering students.
  • To evaluate the course's impact on students' understanding of professional ethical responsibilities.

Main Methods:

  • Course delivery across multiple universities in Spain and Chile.
  • Analysis of student intellectual background regarding philosophy and ethics.
  • Implementation of specific teaching methodologies and resources to encourage philosophical reflection.
  • Assessment through student opinion surveys and authorial evaluation.

Main Results:

  • The course successfully engaged students in philosophical reflection on engineering ethics.
  • The Socratic structure of the course was identified as a key element in its achievements.
  • Student feedback indicated a positive reception and perceived value of the ethics education.

Conclusions:

  • The pedagogical approach effectively promoted ethical reasoning in engineering students.
  • The Socratic method is a valuable tool for teaching professional ethics in engineering.
  • Cross-cultural delivery in Spain and Chile yielded significant insights into engineering ethics education.