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Cases for Developing Ethical Awareness

Cases for Developing Ethical Awareness. Marilyn A. Dyrud Oregon Institute of Technology CIEC 2006. “People are story-telling animals.” ~Walter Fischer. “The ideas of engineering are in our bones.” ~Henry Petroski. Overview. Definitions Benefits of cases

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Cases for Developing Ethical Awareness

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  1. Cases for Developing Ethical Awareness Marilyn A. Dyrud Oregon Institute of Technology CIEC 2006

  2. “People are story-telling animals.” ~Walter Fischer

  3. “The ideas of engineering are in our bones.” ~Henry Petroski

  4. Overview • Definitions • Benefits of cases • Pedagogical techniques • Resources

  5. Why Cases? • Allure of stories • Proven pedagogical technique • Flexible

  6. Definitions • Micro: individual engineers Issues: Autonomy Responsibility Duty/loyalty Whistleblowing Integrity

  7. Macro: engineering profession Issues: Product liability Social contract Public safety Responsibility Sustainable development

  8. Active learning Practical application Problem-solving skills Communication skills Enhanced class atmosphere Benefits

  9. Case Activity • With a person sitting next to you, read and discuss the case. • Develop answers for the 3 questions • Decide who will be the spokesperson

  10. Results • Does the engineer’s action constitute a breach of confidentiality? • Is his behavior proper? • What, if any, action against the engineer would be appropriate?

  11. Pedagogical Techniques • Discussion • Problem-solving • Moral imagination

  12. Decision-Making Guide • State problem • Check facts • Identify relevant factors • Develop list of options

  13. Test options • Harm • Publicity • Defensibility • Reversibility • Colleague • Professional • Organization

  14. Make a choice • Review

  15. Resources • Textbooks • Websites • NSPE’s Board of Ethical Review • State examining sites

  16. Conclusions • Involve mind & emotions • Develop reasoning, problem-solving, communication skills • Prepare for future situations

  17. “Engineering ethics is part of thinking like an engineer. Teaching engineering ethics is part of teaching future engineers how to practice the profession.” ~Michael Davis

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