Sector diversity and Lofty values?

It is interesting that the ALT values are quite sector related, where as the engineering are quiet lofty ideals.  It would appear to me that as the role of the professional in the sector become more diverse as we see with the e-learning sector, then the values which the professional holds within it become more elevated and abstract.  The wide diversity of the engineering sector requires values which include, welfare and safety, the environment, identification of risks, remaining up to date, not misleading anyone and acting with integrity.  These too could be used by the e-learning professional aspiring to professionalism and indeed may become necessary as the diversification of the sector approaches that of the engineering sector.  I guess what I'm trying to say is that the professional values of the engineer could be used for the e-learning professional, but they couldn't be used visa versa.  Therefore are lofty values of much use or value, or as I'm beginning to believe, the route to professional recognition?

E-learning Prof values in MoD?

Ah would have been helpful to put my own ideas of values down as well!  I however, work in a sector devoid of e-learning understanding and actually delivering e-learning isn't what I do, but I spend a great deal of time espousing the merits of and cajoling and bulling others into hearing me out on the subject.  Therefore my experience of the e-learning professionals values within my field constitute:

1. An infectious enthusiasm for e-learning.

2. A commitment to Lead the discussion and persuade others.

3. To remain abreast of technology and its application and relevant pedagogy.

4. To understand the needs of the customer and deliver against it with confidence.

In the final analysis I much prefer the lofty and generic values of the engineering fraternity as outlined in Bronagh Powers doc.

11 December 2010, 11:40