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Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Ethics in Engineering

Background:

  • Engineering ethics education requires effective pedagogical tools for students and instructors.
  • Existing approaches may lack a structured, integrated framework for complex ethical concepts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an innovative educational tool, the Engineering Ethics Knowledge Rubik's Cube (EEKRC).
  • To facilitate engineering students' understanding of engineering ethics.
  • To support instructors in developing and delivering engineering ethics course content.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the EEKRC based on an analysis of engineering ethics textbooks and courses.
  • Identified six key aspects integrated within the EEKRC: ethical theories, codes of ethics, ethical issues, engineering disciplines, stakeholders, and life cycle.
  • Analyzed educational content from the United States, Singapore, and China to inform the EEKRC's structure.

Main Results:

  • The EEKRC provides visual support for understanding complex engineering ethics concepts.
  • It serves as a pedagogical guide for instructors in course design and assessment.
  • The tool acts as a reference for students conducting ethical analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The EEKRC is a versatile educational tool for engineering ethics.
  • It enhances learning outcomes for students and teaching effectiveness for instructors.
  • The framework effectively integrates diverse elements of engineering ethics education.