SHS1 Engineering · Semester 1 Week 10: Ethics and Professional Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Explain ethical and unethical behaviour in the field of engineering.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define ethics, ethical behaviour, and unethical behaviour in their own words with reference to everyday life and engineering practice.
Explain at least three reasons why ethical behaviour matters in engineering work, using examples from construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects.
Identify and classify given scenarios as ethical or unethical behaviour in engineering.
Justify their classification of a behaviour as ethical or unethical by explaining the impact on people, the environment, or the profession.
Share personal or observed experiences of ethical and unethical behaviour during a moderated class discussion.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Ethics and Professional Practice (1.3)
Content standard: 1.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of ethics in engineering practice. 1.1.3.LO.1 Explain the importance of ethical behaviour in engineering practice. 1.1.3.LO.2 Outline key ethical behaviours in engineering practice.
Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.1 - Explain ethical and unethical behaviour in the field of engineering.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 10 (Week 10 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 32

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners explain their understanding of ethical and unethical behaviours in everyday life. Learners further share their experiences of such behaviours.
Building on what others say: The Facilitator adds to the explanations offered and experiences shared.
Collaborative Learning: Learners work in groups to list examples of ethical and unethical behaviours other than those previously discussed. Each group elects a representative to present their work.
Experiential Learning: Learners watch videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in everyday life.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector
- Laptop
- Videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in everyday life.
- Videos on ethical and unethical behaviours in engineering practice.