Abstract
This paper shows how Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) can provide a practical framework for online accreditation of engineering programmes in South Africa. Far from being inaccessible, CHAT can provide engineering accreditation bodies with a conceptual framework and theory of change for online accreditation of engineering programs. Within the context of program accreditation in South Africa, the paper leverages CHAT to comprehend the dynamic interplay of digital technologies as deployed during online accreditation including, amongst others, video conferencing, social media and cloud storage, and how these affect online accreditation of engineering programmes. It is concluded that theory-based research and practice need not remain at a conceptual level but can be used to create concrete solutions to problems, such as the adverse effect of COVID-19.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | SEFI 2023 - 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Engineering Education for Sustainability, Proceedings |
| Editors | Ger Reilly, Mike Murphy, Balazs Vince Nagy, Hannu-Matti Jarvinen |
| Publisher | European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) |
| Pages | 1043-1052 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9782873520267 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI 2023 - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 11 Sept 2023 → 14 Sept 2023 |
Publication series
| Name | SEFI 2023 - 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education: Engineering Education for Sustainability, Proceedings |
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Conference
| Conference | 51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education, SEFI 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | Ireland |
| City | Dublin |
| Period | 11/09/23 → 14/09/23 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords
- accreditation of engineering programs
- cultural historical activity analysis
- engineering education
- online accreditation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Education
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