Leadership and Pedagogical Skills in Computer Science Engineering by Combining a Degree in Engineering with a Degree in Education

In this full paper on innovative practice, we describe and discuss findings from dual degree study programmes that combine a master's degree in engineering with a master's degree in education. This innovative study programme design has emerged in Sweden due to an alarming demand for more U...

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Main Authors: Cronhjort, Mikael, Bengmark, Samuel, Kann, Linda, Kann, Viggo
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
combined education
Computer and Information Science
Computer science
computer science engineering
critical
critical thinking
Data- och informationsvetenskap
Dual degrees
education
Engineering education
Engineering profession
equality
gender
IT consultants
Leadership
pedagogical skills
Pedagogik
Pedagogy
problem solving
Sociology
Statistics
STEM
teacher
teacher education
thinking
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Summary:In this full paper on innovative practice, we describe and discuss findings from dual degree study programmes that combine a master's degree in engineering with a master's degree in education. This innovative study programme design has emerged in Sweden due to an alarming demand for more Upper Secondary School teachers in STEM subjects. Studies on alumni from these programmes indicate that the graduates are highly appreciated not only as teachers in schools, but also in business and industry, e.g. in roles as IT consultants and computer science engineers. Data indicate that the breadth of the combined education, and especially leadership and pedagogical skills, are important factors for these graduates' success as engineers.
ISSN:0190-5848
2377-634X
DOI:10.1109/FIE44824.2020.9273958