Developing A Philosophy Of Practice: A New Approach

ABET EC20001 is remarkable in the flexibility allowed engineering departments in determining the content of their curriculum and the methodologies used to teach the curriculum. This flexibility is in sharp contrast to the prescriptive curricula previously specified by ABET. The change to ABET EC2000 should provide opportunity for departments to produce improved and responsive curricula for their students. By setting goals and measuring outcomes, ABET EC2000 is a framework for assisting departments to engage in a process of continuous review of their curriculum. As remarkable as the flexibility is, equally remarkable is the distinct lack of structure for the method a department should use in their process of continuous review.