Integrating standardization into engineering education: the case of forerunner Korea

The Republic of Korea is a forerunner in integrating the topic of standardization into engineering education at the academic level. This study investigates developments and evolutions in the planning and operating of the University Education Promotion on Standardization (UEPS) in Korea. This paper e...

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Published in:International journal of technology and design education 2013-11, Vol.23 (4), p.1111-1126
Main Authors: Choi, Dong Geun, de Vries, Henk J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Education
Benchmarking
Case Studies
College Programs
Course Content
Curriculum Development
Economic Impact
Education
Educational Attainment
Educational Development
Educational Planning
Educational Technology
Engineering Education
Engineering schools
Evolution
Foreign Countries
Governments
Korea
Learning and Instruction
Literature Reviews
National Standards
Program Content
Program Descriptions
Program Development
Promotion
Science Education
Stakeholders
Standardization
Teaching methods
Technology Education
Technology Integration
Technology standards
Textbook Preparation
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Summary:The Republic of Korea is a forerunner in integrating the topic of standardization into engineering education at the academic level. This study investigates developments and evolutions in the planning and operating of the University Education Promotion on Standardization (UEPS) in Korea. This paper examines why the Korean government initiated the UEPS, how the UEPS has operated, and what the educational content of the UEPS program is. This study of the UEPS may serve as a benchmark of how to incorporate technical standards into science and technology education at both the national and individual university levels. Some implications and considerations for the future introduction of similar courses in other countries are discussed.
ISSN:0957-7572
1573-1804
DOI:10.1007/s10798-012-9231-7