SHS2 Engineering · Semester 1 Week 11: Ethics and Professional Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.1 - Explain professionalism in engineering practice.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define professionalism in engineering practice in their own words, using at least three key characteristics.
Identify examples of professional and unprofessional behaviour from case scenarios of civil and construction works in Ghana.
Explain why professionalism is essential in engineering practice, giving at least two reasons connected to public safety and trust.
Differentiate between a professional engineer and one who merely has engineering qualifications, citing observable behaviours.
Participate in a moderated class discussion, respectfully sharing opinions and listening to diverse views on the quality of local construction works.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Ethics and Professional Practice (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of professionalism and unprofessionalism in engineering practice. 2.1.3.LO.1 Explain the need for professionalism in engineering practice. 2.1.3.LO.2 Identify professional behaviour in engineering practice.
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.1 - Explain professionalism 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. 77

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Initiating Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners comment on the quality of civil and construction works around them.
Provide cases and different scenarios for learners to determine what is professional or not. The facilitator explains professionalism in engineering, drawing partly from the comments passed by learners.

Assessment (2.1.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Projector and laptop