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Learning ethics the hard way: facing the ethics committee.
1Department of Psychology, George Fox University, 414 North Meridian Street, Newberg, OR 97132-2697, USA. bjohnson@georgefox.edu
Teaching of Psychology (Columbia, Mo.)
|August 27, 2002
Summary
This mock committee approach enhances psychology ethics education by having students adjudicate simulated ethical violations. Student feedback suggests this method effectively highlights key ethical issues in professional psychology.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Education
Background:
- Traditional case studies may not fully engage students in professional ethics.
- Developing practical ethical reasoning skills is crucial for psychology students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a novel teaching method for professional ethics in psychology.
- To assess the effectiveness of a mock ethics committee approach.
Main Methods:
- Students convened mock ethics committee hearings.
- Students acted as psychologists accused of ethical violations.
- The class observed hearings, deliberated on rulings, and provided feedback.
Main Results:
- Student evaluations indicated positive reception of the mock committee technique.
- The approach facilitated active engagement with complex ethical dilemmas.
- Discussion highlighted salient ethical issues and their implications.
Conclusions:
- The mock committee approach is a valuable tool for teaching professional ethics in psychology.
- This method enhances student understanding and application of ethical principles.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics