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A collection of moral and ethical dilemmas for classroom discussion. Includes age-appropriate real-life examples for Elementary to High School students.
A professor who catches a student plagiarizing could provide a second chance, valuing mercy to allow for learning and growth, or they could issue immediate punishment (like failing the student) to uphold academic integrity and justice.
Real-World Ethical Dilemma Examples. Often, the best way to mitigate ethical dilemmas is to learn about and seek understanding with real-world examples. Here are 15 examples of real-world ethical dilemmas we trust you’ll find useful. 1. Monitoring Teens on Social Media.
Moral Dilemma Features. McConnell (2022) identifies the crucial features of a moral or ethical dilemma: The agent (person) is required to do one of two moral options. The agent (person) is capable of doing each one. The agent (person) cannot do both.
These scenarios cover a range of situations that students may encounter in their daily lives, from academic dishonesty to discrimination, and each one presents a unique ethical dilemma that requires careful consideration.
Pick a few particularly compelling examples and ask students, as a class, to suggest what motivated each individual’s actions and speculate on the thoughts that went through that person’s mind...
Here are three concrete suggestions. 1. Respond to transgressions in the appropriate domain. If a student breaks a moral rule—for example, by hitting or insulting another student—don’t just say, “That’s against the rules.”
Students will certainly encounter ethical dilemmas throughout their lives. This article describes a strategy that provides students with four steps to analyze ethical dilemmas and identify the action option that demonstrates positive character.
Exercises that require assessments of ethical dilemmas can improve reasoning and critical thinking skills—valuable assets in many academic contexts. Students can apply ethical considerations to historical events, scientific discoveries, and technological or medical developments.
1. Ask questions to identify the issue. Students begin with a current topic, like climate change, genetic engineering of crops, the use of insecticide to control pests in agriculture, oil spills in the ocean, or deep sea mining. Then, they reflect on open-ended questions as a way to start thinking about a solution.