Ethics Issues: Embryo Selection

Learning Intentions

SWBAT:• Identify the ethical issues in the embryo selection case study• Share opinions in small discussion groups• Apply the principles of medical ethics to come to a group

decision

SUCCESS CRITERIA:• Demonstrating the communication strategies agreed upon by

the class • Deliver a verdict on the embryo selection issue that all group

members support

How does an effective group communicate?

How to say what you think respectfully

• That’s stupid.

• I’m right, your wrong.

• NO WAY!

• I have a different opinion.

• I hear what you’re saying, but have you considered…?

• That’s interesting – I hadn’t thought of it like that before. Here’s what I think…

Assign roles

• Leader : in charge of making sure each person has a chance to speak & runs the discussion group

• Scribe : takes notes summarising the group’s ideas.

• Timekeeper : makes sure each person gets their time to talk and sticks to set time.

• Peace keeper : on the lookout for negative language, making sure group members stick to the communication strategies agreed upon.

Give everyone a voice

Use time limits. Take turns – use props.Check in with the whole group regularly.

• What do you think…?

• To summarise, do we all agree that…?

• Does anyone have anything further to add?