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Chow, W K and Chan, L Y (2011) Possibility of using water mist fire suppression system in Hong Kong. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 157–63.
Habibeh Valizadeh, A and Husaini b, O (2011) Overview of remote sensing techniques in earthquake prediction. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 164–77.
Robin, C (2011) Today's pupils, tomorrow's engineers! Pedagogy and policy: a UK perspective. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 227–41.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Educational policy; Engineering education; Generation Y; Pedagogy; Youth
- ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/17260531111151087
- Abstract:
Purpose – This paper aims to provide a critical analysis of UK Government policy in respect of recent moves to attract young people into engineering. Drawing together UK and EU policy literature, the paper considers why young people fail to look at engineering positively. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing together UK policy, practitioner and academic-related literature the paper critically considers the various factors influencing young people's decision-making processes in respect of entering the engineering profession. A conceptual framework providing a diagrammatic representation of the “push” and “pull” factors impacting young people at pre-university level is given. Findings – The discussion argues that higher education in general has a responsibility to assist young people overcome negative stereotypical views in respect of engineering education. Universities are in the business of building human capability ethically and sustainably. As such they hold a duty of care towards the next generation. From an engineering education perspective, the major challenge is to present a relevant and sustainable learning experience that will equip students with the necessary skills and competencies for a lifelong career in engineering. This may be achieved by promoting transferable skills and competencies or by the introduction of a capabilities-driven curriculum which brings together generic and engineering skills and abilities. Social implications – In identifying the push/pull factors impacting young people's decisions to study engineering, this paper considers why, at a time of global recession, young people should select to study the required subjects of mathematics, science and technology necessary to study for a degree in engineering. The paper identifies the long-term social benefits of increasing the number of young people studying engineering. Originality/value – In bringing together pedagogy and policy within an engineering framework, the paper adds to current debates in engineering education providing a distinctive look at what seems to be a recurring problem – the failure to attract young people into engineering.
Stanley, F and Thabani, M (2011) Application of RCM for a chipping and sawing mill. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 204–26.
Sunday, J O, Olatunde, D and Oluwatoyin, I (2011) Investigation into the effects of solid lubricant on the surface characteristics of some metals during orthogonal machining. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 130–42.
Vinodh, S, Arvind, K R and Rajanayagam, D (2011) Development of digital product catalogue for enabling agility in a manufacturing organisation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 143–56.
Zainab, R, David, J E, Gary, D H and Tony, T (2011) Data flow analysis of plant and equipment health and safety management. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 9(02), 178–203.