Which Techno-Mathematical Literacies Are Essential for Future Engineers?

Autor/inn/en	van der Wal, Nathalie J.; Bakker, Arthur; Drijvers, Paul
Titel	Which Techno-Mathematical Literacies Are Essential for Future Engineers?
Quelle	In: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 15 (2017), S.87-104 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1571-0068
DOI	10.1007/s10763-017-9810-x
Schlagwörter	Technological Literacy; Numeracy; Engineering; Technical Occupations; Technology Uses in Education; Workplace Literacy; Semi Structured Interviews; Engineering Education; Mathematics Education; STEM Education; Mathematics Skills; Mathematics Curriculum; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Professional Education; Technical Education; Information Technology; Netherlands + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Technisches Wissen; Rechenkompetenz; Maschinenbau; Technical occupation; Technischer Beruf; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Ingenieurausbildung; Mathematische Bildung; STEM; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Ausland; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Berufsausbildung; Technikunterricht; Informationstechnologie; Niederlande
Abstract	Due to increased use of technology, the workplace practices of engineers have changed. So-called techno-mathematical literacies (TmL) are necessary for engineers of the 21st century. Because it is still unknown which TmL engineers actually use in their professional practices, the purpose of this study was to identify these TmL. Fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with engineers with a background in different educational tracks in higher professional education (e.g. civil, chemical, biotechnical and mechanical engineering). As a result of the data analysis, 7 commonly used TmL are identified: data literacy, technical software skills, technical communication skills, sense of error, sense of number, technical creativity and technical drawing skills. Engineers also noted a discrepancy between their education and workplace needs; they characterized mathematics in their education as an island with limited relevance. These findings lead to recommendations for the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in higher technical professional education that can help students learn STEM for the future. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01