Emphasizing Soft Skill Learning and Training as Part of an Engineering Curriculum Revision

Pedrazzini, Sandro (2012) Emphasizing Soft Skill Learning and Training as Part of an Engineering Curriculum Revision. In: Proceedings of SEFI Conference SEFI Conference, European Society for Engineering Education, 2012, Thessaloniki.

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Abstract

It is largely recognized that engineers of the future must be able to do more than just perform technical tasks. The engineer profile has developed from the professional and scientific engineer of the last century to the enterprising engineer. This must also have an impact to the engineering education. While the new structure will, almost certainly, continue to be based on a solid preparation in mathematics and sciences, it is likely to emphasize the professional role of the engineer, and the demand of soft skills. In this paper we will explain how we tried to introduce soft skills elements into our new revision of the bachelor curriculum in computer science engineering. Some abilities are introduced explicitly as part of dedicated courses; whereas some others are pushed through technical group works and exercises in laboratories. We will explain what particular skills will be learned and why.

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