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Ethical Studies in the Media - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan #: AELP-JNL0201
Ethical Studies in the Media
An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan
Submitted by:
Christopher M. Barnes
Email:
barneses@bscn.com
School/University/Affiliation:
Rivercrest Jr. High School, Wilson, AR
Date:
July 10, 2002
Grade Level:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher Education, Adult/Continuing Education
Subject(s):
Duration:
35-45 minutes
Description:
Students share thoughts and ideas concerning ethical situations in the media that support their own beliefs and promote consensus in a group.
Goal:
Students will learn about ethical expectations in regards to media and other public forums.
Objectives:
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Students will examine various case studies in ethics to synthesize facts, characterize values, and identify conflicts between values involved in the studies.
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Students will be able to articulate positions based on beliefs and facts presented through the studies.
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Students will be able to discuss differing positions through questioning and controlled debate.
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Students will explore solutions to the ethical questions or situations founded with general consensus.
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Students will determine whether solutions and positions are valid and feasible.
Materials:
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classroom blackboard
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one Beanie Baby or stuffed toy
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pens/pencils
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paper
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Sample Case Study with Questions
Sample Case Study with Questions in .pdf format; requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Procedure:
Warm-up/Do now:
Distribute copies of the case study and ethical questions. Ask students to read them carefully. After finishing the reading, the students will list the facts of the case on a sheet of paper. Read the case study aloud and formulate a list of facts with the help of the students. Ask students to answer the following questions on a sheet of paper:
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What ethical issues are involved in this case?
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What conflicts have emerged in this case?
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What rights if any have been violated?
Ask students to share individual responses to the questions. Issues will be posted on the blackboard, and the class will decide on one issue to discuss. When the class decides on the issue, encourage students to express positions on the issue. Students will begin to explore the varying positions in the class. Using Socratic questioning techniques, probe student comments to ascertain or clarify the position at hand. With the help of a Beanie Baby or stuffed animal, allow students to respond to varying positions in discussion or debate. Only the person holding the stuffed animal will be allowed to speak. Students may toss the object to other students for response. Make sure that every student has been able to express positions and reasoning for those positions. Students will consider all positions and come to consensus about the most appropriate means for solution of the problem or ethical question. With the help of the teacher, the students will test relevancy by checking whether all sides have been considered and the solution can withstand the most extreme conditions.
Wrap-up/Homework:
Students will be asked to write a paragraph determining how this plan of action could help them solve an ethical issue involving a friend, family member, or a community/political issue.
Assessment:
Assign students a similar ethical issue in which they will have to apply the plan of action to determine the final solution to the problem.
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