57 Students discuss an ethical dilemma that is readily ...
57 Students discuss an ethical dilemma that is readily ...
57 Students discuss an ethical dilemma that is readily ...
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Teaching BackgroundClassic Ethical DilemmasSummary<strong>Students</strong> use simple classic <strong>dilemma</strong>s to learn about or reinforce theirunderst<strong>an</strong>ding of <strong>ethical</strong> theories <strong>an</strong>d perspectivesStudent H<strong>an</strong>dout: Classic Ethical DilemmasTeacher InstructionsBefore learning about <strong>ethical</strong> perspectives:Have small groups of students brainstorm their solutions to thevarious problems. Use the <strong>d<strong>is</strong>cuss</strong>ion as a way to teach the <strong>ethical</strong>perspectives by introducing them <strong>an</strong>d showing how each <strong>dilemma</strong>would be addressed using <strong>that</strong> theoretical lens.After learning the <strong>ethical</strong> perspectives:If students have already been exposed to <strong>ethical</strong> perspectives <strong>an</strong>dtheories, these <strong>dilemma</strong>s are a way of reinforcing <strong>that</strong> learning.Ask students to develop <strong>an</strong>swers to the <strong>dilemma</strong>s from the variousperspectives.Note: These <strong>dilemma</strong>s c<strong>an</strong> also be used in conjunction with the‘Introduction to the Dec<strong>is</strong>ion-Making Model’ activity. Additionalsample cases are provided in the Appendix.59