IEEN workshop report: Teaching and learning in interdisciplinary and empirical ethics

Area of Science:

• Bioethics
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Educational Research

Background:

• Bioethics is inherently interdisciplinary, presenting challenges in education regarding aims, methods, and evaluation.
• The Interdisciplinary and Empirical Ethics Network (IEEN) was founded to foster discussion on bioethics' development.
• Disciplinary identity and assessment criteria are key concerns in bioethics education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on a workshop discussing challenges and strategies in teaching and learning bioethics.
• To facilitate critical and constructive dialogue on the evolution of interdisciplinary and empirical bioethics.
• To address issues of assessment and disciplinary identity within bioethics education.

Main Methods:

• Workshop organization and reporting.
• Facilitation of interdisciplinary and empirical ethics discussion.
• Analysis of challenges in bioethics education.

Main Results:

• The workshop highlighted diverse perspectives on bioethics education.
• Key issues discussed included curriculum development and assessment methods.
• The need for clear standards in interdisciplinary bioethics was emphasized.

Conclusions:

• Interdisciplinary bioethics education requires tailored approaches to teaching and assessment.
• Ongoing dialogue is crucial for the advancement of bioethics as a field.
• Addressing the challenges of diversity is essential for effective bioethics pedagogy.