SHS1 Engineering · Semester 1 Week 11: Ethics and Professional Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.3.LI.2 - Explain the relevance of ethics in engineering practice.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain at least three reasons why ethical behaviour is important in engineering practice.
Describe the consequences of unethical behaviour for engineers, clients, and the public, using specific examples.
Discuss how ethical engineering practice protects public safety and builds public trust.
Justify, in a moderated class discussion, why professional reputation and economic success depend on ethical conduct.
Critique ethical and unethical behaviours identified in video clips and real-life engineering scenarios.

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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.2 - Explain the relevance of ethics in engineering practice.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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, individual learners explain the relevance of ethics in engineering practice. Learners critique what others say and add.

Assessment (1.1.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: 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.