Key aspects of engineering education for the future

Speaker: Adriana Ocampo Senior

Motivation

Faculties, engineering schools and programs constantly made proposals for training top engineers. How to teach the dynamics of curricula, the contribution of ICT, interdisciplinary, different and diverse skills of students, among other things, make the required teaching and learning strategies, tools and dynamics that allow answer the need for better engineers. This context must continuously question the way of teaching to meet the new challenges of the profession.

SABER PRO racing Engineering and Quality Index

Speaker: Ximena Duenas Herrera

Motivation

In the various analyzes of the tests Knowledge Pro, plus find reliable data on the quality of training, they have conducted studies on indicators of added value in the skills tested. This conference will be needed on the progress in the issue and proposals for the future.

Assessment and Evaluation of Outcomes in Engineering Education

Speaker: Jim Pellegrino

Motivation

Before we can evaluate the quality and success of Engineering Education programs we need to be clear about the outcomes we desire and how to validly measure them. This conference will consider approaches to defining the nature of those outcomes and how to assess them using evidence centered design processes. The discussion will be framed within the overall logic of using assessment and evaluation as tools for continuous improvement and not simply as ways of monitoring Engineering Education programs for external reporting or accountability purposes.

Engineering and humanism

Speaker: Carlos Julio Cuartas

Motivation

A strong engineering education is necessary in the current context with a look at the technology, the future, the tireless development, yet it is necessary to reflect on how the engineer is a humanist, besides being competent and professional, It must be able to act with values, understanding their commitment to society.

Quality and accreditation of engineering programs in the

Speaker: Iring Wasser

Motivation

One of the trends related to quality assurance of engineering programs is related to international accreditation. This time, through the experience of Germany and Europe the proposals currently being developed within the framework of European cooperation will be presented. This element is central in the process of curriculum internationalization, because none of its aspects can be seen in isolation and even more when we speak of a global community of engineers.