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Chang, Pei-Fen; Wang, Dau-Chung – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2011
In May 2008, the worst earthquake in more than three decades struck southwest China, killing more than 80,000 people. The complexity of this earthquake makes it an ideal case study to clarify the intertwined issues of ethics in engineering and to help cultivate critical thinking skills. This paper first explores the need to encourage engineering…
Descriptors: Ethical Instruction, Cultural Education, Problem Based Learning, Engineering
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Kang, Inae – International Journal of Educational Technology, 1999
Discusses problem-based learning (PBL) and its effects on the development of sociomorality, based on a case study of first graders in a Korean elementary school. Discusses constructivism and the four principles of PBL environments, including experiential learning, collaborative learning, authentic learning, and the role of the teacher. (Contains…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
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Brooks, Jeffrey S.; Normore, Anthony H. – Values and Ethics in Educational Administration, 2005
Many educational philosophers and researchers have argued the importance of including ethical study and reflection in educational preparation programs, both for prospective teachers and administrators. Among other potential benefits, a moral foundation allows educators to evaluate current practices and assess their work amidst a seemingly…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Instructional Leadership, Ethics, Administrator Education