Design and Creative Industries (DM504-4-M-DCI) ASYNC Master Folder

The Ethical Dilemma Debate

Objective: To explore ethical decision-making in complex situations, identify key issues, and evaluate different perspectives.

Instructions:

1. Introduction:
• Welcome participants and explain the objective of the activity: to engage in a debate on ethical dilemmas.
• Emphasize the importance of critical thinking, empathy, and considering multiple perspectives.
• Divide participants into small groups of 3-5 members each.
2. Ethical Dilemma Selection:
• Provide each group with a list of ethical dilemmas. Examples could include scenarios involving healthcare decisions, environmental concerns, business ethics, social justice issues, etc.
• Instruct each group to choose one ethical dilemma to analyze and debate. Encourage them to select a dilemma that interests them or relates to their field of study/work.
3. Analysis and Preparation:
• Give groups time to read and analyze their chosen ethical dilemma.
• Instruct them to identify key issues, stakeholders involved, ethical principles at play, and potential consequences of different courses of action.
• Encourage groups to consider different perspectives and viewpoints on the dilemma.
4. Debate:
• Each group presents their chosen ethical dilemma to the rest of the participants.
• One member of the group acts as the facilitator/moderator, while others take on different roles representing various perspectives (e.g., healthcare provider, patient, family member, environmental activist, business owner, etc.).
• Facilitate a structured debate where groups articulate their positions, present arguments, and respond to counterarguments from other groups.
• Encourage respectful dialogue and active listening.
5. Reflection and Discussion:
• After the debates, reconvene as a whole group.
• Facilitate a discussion on the different perspectives presented during the debates.
• Encourage participants to reflect on the complexity of ethical decision-making and the challenges of balancing competing interests and values.
• Discuss the importance of considering diverse viewpoints and the potential impact of decisions on various stakeholders.
6. Conclusion:
• Summarize the key insights gained from the activity.
• Reinforce the importance of critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning in analyzing complex situations.
• Thank participants for their participation and engagement.

This activity provides participants with an opportunity to engage deeply with ethical dilemmas, practice analytical skills, and gain a better understanding of the complexities involved in making ethical decisions.

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