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Ethical Issues in the Classroom:Ethical Issues in the Classroom:Ideas for teaching resourcesIdeas for teaching resources
Paul Beaumont/Kath CrawfordPaul Beaumont/Kath Crawford
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OutlineOutline
Background
Ethical Issues in the Curriculum
Resources:– Example of social biology– TV/Video– GM Case Studies– Food Miles
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Ethical IssuesEthical Issues• Social, moral and ethical issues -
more clearly set out in syllabuses
• Social, ethical and legal implications of science to be integrated into the curriculum
• Resources need to be developed
• Training courses should be designed to update teachers
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TV/Video The Gift (1995) Y Touring Theatre
Company
2 generations of the Kay family Family has 2 distinguishing
characteristics:
– a marked excellence in sports among some family members
– the presence of a rogue gene that causes Friederich’s ataxia. This disease is rare, crippling and often fatal.
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TV/Video
GATTACA (Columbia Tristar).
Set in the future - two classes of people:
– ‘Valids’ whose genetic attributes have been selected before birth,
– ‘In-valids’ who are the result of natural conception.
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Bioethical Issues &Bioethical Issues & Specifications Specifications
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Higher Biotechnology:– Discuss case studies of transgenic plants and
animals
Advanced Higher Biology:– Discuss moral and ethical issues relating to the
use of transgenic animals and plants
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WJEC 2007 & 2008WJEC 2007 & 2008AS/A2 BiologyAS/A2 Biology
Assessment Objectives AO2 :
Apply biological principles and concepts in solving problems in unfamiliar situations including those which relate to the ethical, social, economic and technological implications and applications of biology
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Bioethical IssuesBioethical IssuesThomas et al. (JBE, (2001), 35, 133-140):
..Group project work has been effective in raising students’ self-confidence in a large number of skills.
..Group tasks should be– Related to students’ academic studies– Realistic and draw upon real life issues– Achievable within time allowed– Closely monitored and evaluated
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Case StudiesCase Studies
Working in your groups:
Read through your case study and discuss issues within your group.
Formulate a response to the scenario. Produce a group presentation (< 4 min!). Remember - other groups have different
case studies. Detailed tutor notes and copies of case
studies are on the CD.
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Case Studies Case Studies - outcomes- outcomes
Some case studies have no obvious answers
We often have different opinionsWider discussion is necessary