I believe they can be made to feel accountable for their actions by setting good example as a nurse educator. If students have a role model to look up to, then they may turn into responsible future nurse leaders as well.

luder wrote:

As a future nurse educator, i would like to incorporate such practices into my would be classes. in my opinion, we are so lacking in ethical principles nowadays because we have lost focus on the direction we want to go. this is true at least for the present generation as i can observe. especially in nursing. we all know at some point that many of our colleagues as well as future colleagues went into nursing not of their own choice. how then can we make them accountable for their actions? i have seen nursing students, some of them i know, who do not take caution in their dealings with patients. and i believe they've already passed the board exam. i can only hope that they have changed their ways and turned for the better, or else...

I agree that with the generation of today, some have indifferent attitudes. Students are too glued to the TV or computer games, which is an outlet from reality, to be socially aware of their environment. With this in mind, it is very important to make them interested to learn about ethics.

Divinia Joy Tuzon wrote:

Nowadays, students are not that concerned with environmental and ethical issues anymore. Some possible causes include the students’ lack of knowledge about the issues, their belief that the technology today has the answers to the existing problems we are encountering but the most disturbing among all is that students perceive that these issues have no effect to them causing their disinterest to learn. With this alarming reality, though giving importance to the amount of knowledge and skills students should acquire to master their skills, educators should now devote more time as well to stress the importance of ethics in class. This is what the article teaches us. Tier 1 is about introducing the principles of ethics to all students regardless of what their major is (or even their course maybe) as early as possible. The first tier of the study focuses on exposing the students at the earliest time possible to fundamental issues which would prepare them to be better professionals. Tier 2 on the other hand is concerned on integrating ethics into the major courses using various teaching methods used by the educators. I believe that this aspect is significant not only in biology courses but all the available courses out there too. The systematic exposure and teaching of ethics in class would ensure that the framework and necessary background needed by the students are provided. Finally Tier 3 focuses on developing specialized knowledge and its application to ethics. The pedagogy used by the educators will have an immense impact on the students’ learning and appreciation of a certain issue. Let me quote what Garrett (2004) mentioned in the article which I truly believe as well, “Giving one such assignment per semester did not detract from the seminar’s content.” From what I have learned from our Instructional Design class, it is absurd to bombard your students with too many requirements and exams. The quantity and complexity of the requirements given to the students will not determine the quality of their learning. Definitely, I believe that the proposed approach can be and should be applied in our setting. The curriculum of every school and university should include ethics as an educational component. Not only college students who are focusing on health-rated courses will benefit from this approach but even young children as well who are in their formative years already. For instance, talking about current issues or topics during breaks (in school) or while eating supper (at homes) will show the students the diversity of opinions their friends and families have. This will motivate them to ponder on the issue and may even lead them to reevaluate their thinking after hearing the opinions of others. In this way, they learn to develop their critical thinking in the long run. Integrating ethics in the education of the students will not only enrich their knowledge and values. It will not only make them better professionals in the future but they will also turn out to become socially and morally aware of the issues bugging our society today as early as now. To conclude my comprehension about the article, I realized once again the critical role of the educators in shaping the values and characters of their students. Part of character education is encouraging the acquisition of these habits by offering students effective role models, both in real life and through stories and heroes (Steve, n.d.). Truly, ethical decision making of students is taught and learned throughout the school, but it is also supplemented and practiced by training in reflection, interaction and cooperation with others. Steve, J. (n.d.). “An Education in Ethics”. Article retrieved August 16, 2008 from http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v10n1/education.html

I agree that its already inclined with us but if im gonna observe myself if i am upholding these ethical values? i may not be aware or unconscious of these actions. As i can observed, people may say that yes, they are upholding ethics in their everyday life, but its very different in their actions. We can see through their actions these kind of behaviors. As what sir josh is saying that how can we influence our students if our leaders are not practicing what they preach? Very confusing.. But i still beleive that theres always room for change. though it may take some time, at least we did try our best..

patmarban wrote:

Our upbringing gives us the inclination to use "ethics" in our everyday lives (Redner, n.d.). We don't have to be aware of it because it was the way we were brought up. REFERENCE: Redner, H. (n.d.). Ethical life: the past and present of ethical cultures. Retrieved August 16, 2008 from http://books.google.com/books?id=nAfmuKZz_1kC&pg=PA319&dq=upbringing+and+ethics&lr=&sig=ACfU3U06ebmh_BFKSRz8YvUV9T7B1sAhcA#PPR5,M1 evancarlo wrote: - As we go through the article, It clearly shows the lack of "good" in life. As we define ethics, it is the right conduct and good life. The article, as it may seem, points out only one thing, "ethics". If were going to ask ourselves, do we use "ethics" in our daily life? This is one thing we can realize after reading the article is the importance of using "ethics" not only on a certain situation but is applicable to all.

Yes, then we should also promote self-awareness through the Johari's window.

evancarlo wrote:

I agree that its already inclined with us but if im gonna observe myself if i am upholding these ethical values? i may not be aware or unconscious of these actions. As i can observed, people may say that yes, they are upholding ethics in their everyday life, but its very different in their actions. We can see through their actions these kind of behaviors. As what sir josh is saying that how can we influence our students if our leaders are not practicing what they preach? Very confusing.. But i still beleive that theres always room for change. though it may take some time, at least we did try our best.. patmarban wrote: Our upbringing gives us the inclination to use "ethics" in our everyday lives (Redner, n.d.). We don't have to be aware of it because it was the way we were brought up. REFERENCE: Redner, H. (n.d.). Ethical life: the past and present of ethical cultures. Retrieved August 16, 2008 from http://books.google.com/books?id=nAfmuKZz_1kC&pg=PA319&dq=upbringing+and+ethics&lr=&sig=ACfU3U06ebmh_BFKSRz8YvUV9T7B1sAhcA#PPR5,M1 evancarlo wrote: - As we go through the article, It clearly shows the lack of "good" in life. As we define ethics, it is the right conduct and good life. The article, as it may seem, points out only one thing, "ethics". If were going to ask ourselves, do we use "ethics" in our daily life? This is one thing we can realize after reading the article is the importance of using "ethics" not only on a certain situation but is applicable to all.

Yes, being accountable and responsible on our actions as educator will trigger the fire in them to further explore ethical values and at the same time influencing and guiding them to become good leaders in the future.

patmarban wrote:

I believe they can be made to feel accountable for their actions by setting good example as a nurse educator. If students have a role model to look up to, then they may turn into responsible future nurse leaders as well. luder wrote: As a future nurse educator, i would like to incorporate such practices into my would be classes. in my opinion, we are so lacking in ethical principles nowadays because we have lost focus on the direction we want to go. this is true at least for the present generation as i can observe. especially in nursing. we all know at some point that many of our colleagues as well as future colleagues went into nursing not of their own choice. how then can we make them accountable for their actions? i have seen nursing students, some of them i know, who do not take caution in their dealings with patients. and i believe they've already passed the board exam. i can only hope that they have changed their ways and turned for the better, or else...

I agree Sir Josh that this really happens. Sad but true.. As a general rule therefore, you should NEVER teach what you don't practice in the first place. Just what I have said earlier and what Sir Patrick mentioned, if students have a role model to look up to, then they may turn into responsible future leaders as well. It now depends on the students to choose who and what kind of role models they will be looking up to. This also points out again to the role the family plays in the students' character development.

Josh wrote:

The struggke we have is that, we integrate ethical values in our instructional material or course syllabus, but some learners maybe confused because teachers or people they look up to and expected to practice what they preach are the primary violator-no difference with politicians, how can our learners then practice what we preach to them? Another speculation. Divinia Joy Tuzon wrote: It is true that ethical issues are difficult to address especially if culture is to be considered. It all leads us back to our first discussion forum stressing the importance of self-awareness of the educators. Educators need to recognize and emphasize the essential moral elements already present throughout the curriculum especially through the literature they read, the topics they discuss, the pedagogy they implement, the behaviors they model and reinforce, the relationships they develop, and the virtues they practice everyday. This is why preparing and training students who will be potential educators of the next generation is stressed in the articles we've been reviewing for the past few days. If as early as now students are inspired to integrate ethics into their classes and are already able to appreciate the diversity of culture we have today, they will be capable of raising these awareness and understanding to the general public thus, creating future educators and leaders worthy to be followed and admired. Josh wrote: [size=18]In what way then can we face this issue? You are correct sir luder and yvette, that as a Christian nation it is sad to see that some of the educators,and worse, prominent religious figures are seemingly disgracing the name of Christianity. How can we address this matter then, as educators and future leaders

The study targets undergraduate students. What if we assume that "human beings generally know right from wrong, honor from shame, virtue from vice"? That most of these young students, hopefully, have not been tainted with violence and immoral issues as they may have been shielded by their educative years when they were much younger. Then we do not need to reinvent the "ethical wheel".

Furthermore, "Ethical development is lifelong; it is a process, never a product; it is never “completed.” Then we would serve as the younger generation's guide towards ethical maturity which is until they can go on by themselves and make their own way through an "ethical jungle".

Reference:
http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj98/sum98/toner.html

Thank you sir patrick for supplementing data (cited model). To remind others: Johari's window is a simple model and useful tool for understanding and training self awareness, personal development, improving communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and intergroup relationships. (Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, 1950)

patmarban wrote:

Yes, then we should also promote self-awareness through the Johari's window. evancarlo wrote: I agree that its already inclined with us but if im gonna observe myself if i am upholding these ethical values? i may not be aware or unconscious of these actions. As i can observed, people may say that yes, they are upholding ethics in their everyday life, but its very different in their actions. We can see through their actions these kind of behaviors. As what sir josh is saying that how can we influence our students if our leaders are not practicing what they preach? Very confusing.. But i still beleive that theres always room for change. though it may take some time, at least we did try our best.. patmarban wrote: Our upbringing gives us the inclination to use "ethics" in our everyday lives (Redner, n.d.). We don't have to be aware of it because it was the way we were brought up. REFERENCE: Redner, H. (n.d.). Ethical life: the past and present of ethical cultures. Retrieved August 16, 2008 from http://books.google.com/books?id=nAfmuKZz_1kC&pg=PA319&dq=upbringing+and+ethics&lr=&sig=ACfU3U06ebmh_BFKSRz8YvUV9T7B1sAhcA#PPR5,M1 evancarlo wrote: - As we go through the article, It clearly shows the lack of "good" in life. As we define ethics, it is the right conduct and good life. The article, as it may seem, points out only one thing, "ethics". If were going to ask ourselves, do we use "ethics" in our daily life? This is one thing we can realize after reading the article is the importance of using "ethics" not only on a certain situation but is applicable to all.

That would be really nice then Ma'am Sonia. Let me just share what I have read. Pant (n.d.) found out in her study that studies have attempted to model contextual factors that could possibly affect the individual's ethical decision-making. These include one's personal history and perspective (Reiter and Flynn 1997), the organizational and professional environment (Trevino 1986 and Hunt and Vitell 1986, Victor and Cullen 1988), the larger culture (Hunt and Vitell 1986), and the specific ethical situation (Jones 1991).

These are the reasons why truly, ethical development never ends and is never completed.

Pant, L. (n.d.). "What Makes Us Be Good?". Article retrieved August 16, 2008 from http://aux.zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/critical/html2/8041pant.html

sdlopez02 wrote:

The study targets undergraduate students. What if we assume that "human beings generally know right from wrong, honor from shame, virtue from vice"? That most of these young students, hopefully, have not been tainted with violence and immoral issues as they may have been shielded by their educative years when they were much younger. Then we do not need to reinvent the "ethical wheel". Furthermore, "Ethical development is lifelong; it is a process, never a product; it is never “completed.” Then we would serve as the younger generation's guide towards ethical maturity which is until they can go on by themselves and make their own way through an "ethical jungle". Reference: http://www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil/airchronicles/apj/apj98/sum98/toner.html

How i understood the article is that the tiered approach of infusing bioethics to the undergraduate education is by designing a curriculum that will compliment bioethics to their courses appropriate to their level in college. To explain further i will use the college of nursing curriculum. when the students are still in their first year, their subjects life-sciences subjects are biology and biochemistry (but not limited to these) which is broad. The first tier involves the introduction of principles of ethics to these students to develop an "awareness". The article suggested visiting the niche of the local fauna/flora and understand the effects of human actions to these species. On their second year, the students attend their major courses in anatomy and physiology and other subjects that becomes more specific to the human biology. The second tier integrates ethics into the major courses. It aims to put into practice the ethical considerations in these subjects and encourages students to debate among themselves several ethical issues. Gradually it instills to the minds of these students the ethical considerations of many human actions and to become more mindful of their actions as well in the future. In their 3rd and 4th year the students are practicing nursing in the hospital/community setting along with their research classes, the third tier steers them to develop a profession specialized in ethics.

In relation to our course in instructional design, this article reminds us that we need to consider ethics when we teach something our students - that our own actions can affect people and that even if we aspire for the best course of action we can still harm (physically, emotionally, etc) others with or without us knowing.