Workshop :
"Design and Implementation of Case Studies for Animal Bioethics Teaching"
UCD, Dublin, 24 - 26 June 2004.
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The aim of the workshop was
- to demonstrate how case studies can be used to enhance student centred learning of animal ethics through group instructed activities
- to develop cases in the subject area of animal ethics for use in e-Learning, Problem-Based Learning and Role Play.
At the end of the workshop participants gained case material that can be used to teach animal ethics using e-Learning, problem-based learning and role-play.
The Programme in short:
- Session I: Teaching Animal Ethics
The objectives of this session were : to review the learning objectives and outcomes of teaching animal ethics to veterinary and animal science students, and to identify teaching strategies to enhance student learning.
- Session II: Constructing Case Studies
The objectives of this session were to review the use of case studies in teaching and to develop practical implementation skills for web-based studies.
- Session III: Demonstration of Animal Ethics e-Learning
This session demonstrated a variety of existing e-Learning programmes used to support teaching of animal ethics.
- Session IV: Using Problem-Based Learning
The session reviewed the concept and practicalities of problem-based learning. Participants were allocated to PBL tutorial groups, and a PBL session conducted using the animal ethics cases developed earlier in the workshop. The aim was for participants to gain experience with the PBL tutorial process and to observe the role of the facilitator.
- Session V: Using Case Studies in Role Play
Role play is an effective method of stimulating ethical debate in students. It's a method dreaded by some teachers, and so the aim of this session was to provide tips on the use of role play in the classroom.
- Session VI: Closing Session
As with any teaching strategies there are criteria for best practice. This session reviewed the critical success factors required for implementing PBL, e-Learning and Role Play. The session has been closed with a facilitated discussion, conclusions & farewell.
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