Learning activity

Reflection and peer exchange around an ethical dilemma

Guide students to reflect on a dilemma, critique peers’ ideas, and refine reasoning with instructor support

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Created by:

Claudia Carrone

EDHEC Business School

Pedagogy

Collaborative Learning

Learning outcome

Prep time

Intermediate (10-30 min)

Activity type

Learning Activity

Why this learning activity?

Learning activities targeting high-order skills like this one can help you activate students more effectively. This learning activity will help you with:

Articulation of stance

Students clearly express their position on the ethical dilemma, demonstrating how their perspective has evolved through engagement with arguments and ethical frameworks.

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Critical evaluation

Students analyze and assess opposing viewpoints, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and underlying assumptions to strengthen their reasoning.

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Collaborative reflection

Students engage constructively with peers by providing feedback and questioning, while reflecting on how peer exchange informs their own ethical decision-making

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Activity steps Activity goals Tools used In this activity

Reflection and peer exchange around an ethical dilemma

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Activity steps

Read instructions: Students go through the instructions to understand the activity requirements
Submit reflection: Students submit their structured reflection on their stance on a ethical dilemma
Peer Discussion: Students are assigned to a small discussion group, where they read their peer’s reflections and provide constructive feedback
Reflection: Students reflect on the outcomes of the activity and their learning.‍
Grading: Grades are provided once students have completed their discussion

Learning Activities Used

Discussion on Work

Engaging online discussions to foster meaningful interactions

In this activity

While it can be used individually, this activity is part of the ‘Socratic Method’ learning journey.

This example focuses on the topic 'AI surveillance in marketing'. You can adapt the topic to fit your own need by changing the document in the activity.
Guided instructions are included to support students with their reflection
‘Open discussion’ is enabled, so that students can optionally contribute beyond the required discussion if they would like to

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