Integrating Civility into the Classroom: Practicing and Teaching Civility to Prepare Students for Career Success

摘要

The focus of most engineering and technology programs is to provide students with the technical skills required for success in their future careers. Often overlooked, but equally important for career success, is training on the "soft skills." In particular, faculty need to integrate the practice and teaching of civility into their courses. The far-reaching benefits of civility cannot be overstated. Civility can help to resolve many challenges in academia, the workplace and society. From overcoming bullying and discrimination, to promoting diversity and improving interpersonal relationships. Through civility education, teachers can help students to recognize the life-long benefits civility can have on their future success. In the paper the author will describe how he practices classroom civility and integrates the teaching of civility into his subjects. The paper will identify the benefits of civility and why it's important for students to learn about civility. Also the paper will provide ideas for engineering and technology faculty on how they can incorporate civility concepts into their subjects and classroom management.