Review of Humanitarian Action and Development Engineering Education Programmes

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Title: Review of Humanitarian Action and Development Engineering Education Programmes
Language: English
Authors: Smith, Jeremy (ORCID 0000-0002-3991-4059), Tran, Anh L. H., Compston, Paul
Source: European Journal of Engineering Education. 2020 45(2):249-272.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, Sustainable Development, Social Action, College Students, Student Projects, Active Learning, Study Abroad, Service Learning, Recognition (Achievement), Accountability, Integrated Curriculum
DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2019.1623179
ISSN: 0304-3797
Abstract: Numerous engineering education programmes internationally actively incorporate principles of humanitarian action and development, particularly aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To assess these, a review of 67 engineering education programmes and initiatives linked by the common goal of preserving life and alleviating human suffering was conducted to identify approaches used for design, support, delivery, integration and recognition. This found multiple designs and integration methods from short-term extra-curricular initiatives to dedicated award programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Numerous curriculum approaches were employed with project-based learning, study abroad and learning through service common. The breath of programmes, and various award and recognition methods highlight the need for institutions and countries to discuss methods and approaches to ensure both education outcomes and appropriate and ethical development practice. Three approaches are given for this, building from individual institutions to national discussions and professional recognition.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1248834
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Numerous engineering education programmes internationally actively incorporate principles of humanitarian action and development, particularly aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To assess these, a review of 67 engineering education programmes and initiatives linked by the common goal of preserving life and alleviating human suffering was conducted to identify approaches used for design, support, delivery, integration and recognition. This found multiple designs and integration methods from short-term extra-curricular initiatives to dedicated award programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Numerous curriculum approaches were employed with project-based learning, study abroad and learning through service common. The breath of programmes, and various award and recognition methods highlight the need for institutions and countries to discuss methods and approaches to ensure both education outcomes and appropriate and ethical development practice. Three approaches are given for this, building from individual institutions to national discussions and professional recognition.
ISSN:0304-3797
DOI:10.1080/03043797.2019.1623179