Real-world scenarios
Authentic Responses
What would you do?
Situational Judgments (SJs) bridge the gap between the classroom and engineering practice. Through realistic scenarios drawn from professional experiences, learners practice making complex decisions, reflect on the technical, ethical, and human dimensions of engineering, and cultivate the judgment, character, and competencies needed to become Whole Engineers who contribute to human flourishing.
Situational Judgments (SJs) are realistic, practice-based scenarios that place learners in authentic professional situations requiring thoughtful judgment rather than a single "correct" answer. By navigating complex challenges involving competing priorities, stakeholder perspectives, and ethical considerations, learners develop professional judgment, character, and decision-making skills essential for engineering practice.
Immersive Learning
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Authentic Engineering Situations
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Professional Judgement & Character
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Sample Situational Judgements by ABET Student Outcome
1. Complex Engineering Problems (SO 1) - Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
2. Engineering Design (SO 2) - Apply design to meet needs considering health, safety, welfare, and broader factors.
3. Effective Communication (SO 3) - Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Ethical and Professional Responsibilities (SO 4) - Recognize ethical/professional duties and make informed judgments in global contexts.
5. Teamwork and Collaboration (SO 5) - Function effectively on teams that lead, collaborate, and meet objectives.
6. Experimentation and Data Analysis (SO 6) - Develop and conduct experiments, analyze data, and draw conclusions using judgment.
7. Lifelong Learning (SO 7) - Acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies.