21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our times by Charles Fadel & Bernie Trilling

Author:Charles Fadel & Bernie Trilling
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Business, Personal & Professional Development
ISBN: 9780470475386
Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Though these methods are similar, they differ in the way answers and solutions are devised and tested, as shown in Table 6.1.

Scientists use experiments to test an explanation or hypothesis, and engineers devise prototypes or create new designs to see how well their solution works. Applying both scientific and engineering methods to basic questions and the problems of our times has vastly accelerated the growth of new knowledge, new skills, and the innovations of modern living. Along with the arts and culture, and our evolving social and political structures, science and engineering have propelled human progress.

Table 6.1. Scientific Versus Engineering Methods.

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