Designing an interdisciplinary engineering education for complex real-world challenges Ardion Beldad, Pascal Wilhelm, Jasper Homminga, editors

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beldad, Ardion.

Contributor:

Beldad, Ardion D. (Ardion Daroca), editor.

Wilhelm, Pascal, editor.

Homminga, Jasper, editor.

Series:

Emergent directions in engineering education 3091-3144 volume 1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Study and teaching.

Engineering.

Interdisciplinary approach in education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham Springer [2026]

Summary:

This edited volume presents conceptual and empirical research on the design and implementation of an interdisciplinary engineering education programme grounded in a liberal arts philosophy. Authored by researchers from diverse disciplines, the chapters explore and reflect on the elements that characterise this educational programme. The first two chapters examine the societal value of inter- and transdisciplinary education within a liberal arts framework. Subsequent chapters discuss the features and components of interdisciplinary engineering education, while also addressing the challenges associated with implementing such an approach. Particular attention is given to the role and impact of self-directed learning, a key feature of this educational model. The volume further describes the various paradigms and approaches the programme employs to realise its vision. What distinguishes this edited volume from other works on interdisciplinary engineering education is its strong integration of insights and experiences from students, alumni, and teachers who have participated in the programme's learning and teaching activities

Contents:

Chapter 1. The societal value of an interdisciplinary engineering education : A systematic literature review

Chapter 2. Designing a liberal arts program on interdisciplinary engineering education

Chapter 3. Autonomy in an interdisciplinary engineering classroom

Chapter 4. Reflections on teaching social science in an interdisciplinary engineering education program

Chapter 5. Societal challenges as foundations for designing an interdisciplinary engineering education curriculum

Chapter 6. Self-directed learning and the role of individual reflection on academic and personal development in interdisciplinary engineering education

Chapter 7. Personal pursuit - Turning students' passion into opportunities for academic and personal growth

Chapter 8. Beyond Technical skills - Balancing academic, personal, and professional growth for new engineers

Chapter 9. Building a community of learners in an interdisciplinary engineering education

Chapter 10. Self-directed learning beyond the curriculum - Understanding the implications of SDL for the professional lives of interdisciplinary engineering education graduates

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 17, 2026)

ISBN:

9783032202239

303220223X

OCLC:

1596645211

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