moral—ethical dilemma

Provide learners with a problem or situation, and ask them to explore one or more of the moral and ethical concerns.

Ask learners to apply their knowledge and experience to a specific dilemma. This prompt will help learners think about a topic from multiple sides, giving them a broader understanding of the subject. To help facilitate this discussion, ask learners to qualify their answers and provide supporting evidence or precedent. Moral dilemmas do not tend to have a correct answer, which learners may be seeking, so this must be clear from the outset. The discussion should focus on how individuals make decisions and what guides them. This discussion should concentrate on collecting various views and not seeking consensus. It may also stimulate further discussion on ways to engage with different perspectives. It is important to note that moral dilemmas are typical of complex issues, which may make discussion difficult for learners who relate to the issues or the kinds of discussion that may occur. You may wish to find less topical examples to discuss or implement some clear guidance for the learners if they have difficulty participating in the discussion.