Engineers of the future: student perspectives on integrating global competence in their education

Richter, Tanja; Kjellgren, Björn

doi:10.1080/03043797.2023.2298319

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“…The general tone of the publications advocates the idea of quality engineering education through basic knowledge in the relevant engineering field, the creation of programs and initiatives to stimulate learning in engineering sciences, developing professional competencies for lifelong learning, etc. [5], [6], [7]. The theoretical preparation of science engineering students is linked to the acquisition of competencies from real practice, the acquisition of knowledge and skills that will help them to adapt more easily in their early career from their work activities, the acquisition of experience through mentoring relationships, etc.…”

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Modern Perspectives in Bulgarian Engineering Education Through the Prism of Experts From the It Sector (Empirical Study)

Dimcheva,

Stoyanov

2024

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We are witnessing a confluence of technology, information, communication and artificial intelligence that emphasizes the importance of soft skills, communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork in engineering. This, in turn, necessitates an emphasis on interdisciplinary training by educational institutions in the preparation of engineering personnel, in accordance with the requirements of business in the IT field. The research was conducted on the territory of the city of Sofia in the Republic of Bulgaria, where a significant number of small and medium-sized IT companies are positioned with opportunities to hire graduating students and accordingly, the experts working in them to assess their competences, but also to assess the requirements of those for training of engineering staff from universities in the IT sector. From this point of view the purpose of the publication is to establish from a certain group of respondents some modern perspectives in Bulgarian engineering education from the point of view of business representatives. Based on the purpose of the study a questionnaire was drawn up and sent to respondents to assess what knowledge and skills future IT engineers should possess. This necessitated the use of a quantitative approach through an online survey that was randomly sent to 24 small and medium-sized IT enterprises. The completed and returned surveys are from 59 experts, representatives of 16 enterprises. The research showed that IT business experts need IT engineering personnel who have not only narrowly specialized knowledge in the relevant professional field, but also interdisciplinary ones with a wide range of work and decision-making skills.

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Modern Perspectives in Bulgarian Engineering Education Through the Prism of Experts From the It Sector (Empirical Study)

Dimcheva,

Stoyanov

2024

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“Curious Is as Curious Does”: Fostering Question-Asking in a Sino-Foreign Engineering School—A Case Study

Rakedzon,

Van Horne

2024

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Curiosity and question-asking are at the heart of science and engineering education. However, question-asking can be difficult for students due to several factors, including fear, language barriers, and cultural norms. This is especially true among Chinese students, who represent a growing number of upcoming engineers. To address this, in this case study from a university teaching reform project, we investigate the perceptions of curiosity and question-asking among Chinese science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) undergraduate students following a newly developed semester-long project in a second-year communications course at a recently established Sino-foreign engineering school in China. In this period, students engaged in project-based learning centered around Nobel Prize-winning research, allowing them to explore the driving questions behind groundbreaking discoveries. Through a combination of qualitative analyses from students’ personal reflections as well as from a post-survey, the study examines students’ perceptions of curiosity and question-asking, the influence of gender on these skills, and the role of failure and perseverance in scientific inquiry. Findings indicate that the project increased students’ curiosity and improved their confidence in asking questions while providing insights into gender differences. Moreover, students were inspired by the curiosity of the Nobel Laureates, by the “simplicity” of the questions asked, and by the great importance of tenacity, passion, and learning from mistakes.

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Engineers of the future: student perspectives on integrating global competence in their education

Cited by 2 publications

References 45 publications

Modern Perspectives in Bulgarian Engineering Education Through the Prism of Experts From the It Sector (Empirical Study)

Modern Perspectives in Bulgarian Engineering Education Through the Prism of Experts From the It Sector (Empirical Study)

“Curious Is as Curious Does”: Fostering Question-Asking in a Sino-Foreign Engineering School—A Case Study

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