Abstract
Although there is high degree of agreement on the importance of transversal skills for engineers, employers observe a significant gap between expectations and reality. This paper discusses the need for the development of a framework of professional roles for future engineers and the implementation of dedicated skills education in engineering curricula to train students for this role. Based on an extensive literature study, an overview is given of previous research on this topic. The paper also outlines the next steps that will be taken by the authors as part of a European project PREFER to develop and implement these roles in engineering education.
Conference Key Areas: Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning; Skills and Engineering Education; Curriculum Development
Conference Key Areas: Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning; Skills and Engineering Education; Curriculum Development
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 45th SEFI Annual Conference 2017 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Education Excellence for Sustainability, 18-21 Sept. 2017, Azores, Portugal |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | 45th SEFI Annual Conference: Education Excellence For Sustainable Development - Terceira Island, Azores, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal Duration: 18 Sept 2017 → 21 Sept 2017 Conference number: 45 http://www.engineering.ucl.ac.uk/centre-for-engineering-education/event/45th-sefi-annual-conference/ |
Conference
| Conference | 45th SEFI Annual Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | SEFI 2017 |
| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Angra do Heroísmo |
| Period | 18/09/17 → 21/09/17 |
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Keywords
- Labour market entry
- Transversal skills
- Professional roles
- Skills mismatch