Engineering in Society · SHS1 Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.4 - Outline the common skill set required by the respective engineering disciplines.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least five common skills shared by professionals across different engineering disciplines.
Explain why communication and teamwork are essential skills for engineers in every discipline.
Distinguish between technical skills (discipline-specific) and transferable skills (common to all engineering fields).
Work in groups to create a concept map showing the common skill set required by engineering disciplines studied in Weeks 1 to 3.
Present group findings to the class and respond respectfully to contributions from other groups.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Engineering Practice (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Engineering in Society (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the place of engineering in societal development. 1.1.1.LO.1 Identify engineering footprints in learners' communities. 1.1.1.LO.2 Explain the role of professionals in the engineering disciplines.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.4 - Outline the common skill set required by the respective engineering disciplines.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 26

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In a moderated discussion, learners share their understanding of the common skillset required by the respective disciplines. Organise or summarise their thoughts using webbing or concept maps.
Building on What Others say: Other groups add to the content presented by each group in a respectful manner. Groups should be encouraged to tolerate others' views.

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.4). 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 and videos on engineering works