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Educating for Responsible Research Practice in Biomedical Sciences: Towards Learning Goals.
Elianne M Gerrits1, Annelien L Bredenoord2, Marc H W van Mil1,3
1Center of Education and Training, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Science & Education
|November 8, 2021
Summary
Biomedical science students need specific skills for ethical research. Integrating Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) dimensions into curricula equips them to anticipate, reflect, and include societal perspectives for responsible practice.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Science Education
- Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
Background:
- Biomedical advancements carry significant societal implications, necessitating ethical and societal evaluation.
- Equipping future biomedical scientists with skills for this evaluation is a critical educational challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify learning goals and teaching approaches for developing responsible research skills in biomedical scientists.
- To examine how the four dimensions of RRI (anticipation, reflexivity, inclusivity, responsiveness) inform these educational strategies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the four dimensions of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
- Identification of learning goals and teaching approaches relevant to biomedical science curricula.
- Focus on skills for anticipating outcomes, reflecting on research, and inclusivity.
Main Results:
- Educational approaches should prioritize skills in anticipating intended/unintended outcomes.
- Emphasis on reflecting on epistemological and moral aspects of research is crucial.
- Developing inclusivity fosters engagement with diverse societal voices.
Conclusions:
- Integrating RRI dimensions into biomedical curricula cultivates necessary attitudinal aspects for responsiveness.
- This integration prepares students for implementing responsible research practices in their careers.
- Domain-specific recommendations are provided, with an invitation for cross-disciplinary adaptation.
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