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analysis. Furthermore, students need to show a Teaching Methods
consideration of how that theory can be applied in
practice. For example, this might be in the form of This topic is taught through a face-to-face seminar
a planned teaching session, or a reflective piece which will provide a foundation in ethical issues in
on some teaching which has already taken place teaching and educational research before unpicking
or it may be an analysis of part of a curriculum. The ethical dilemmas encountered by academics teaching
specific aspect of actual teaching may be different at Imperial. These discussions will be closely tied
depending on the context of the student and this to the Imperial context at all times and students will
can be negotiated in the seminar. Students are have ample opportunity to discuss ethical issues
required to be reflective in their analysis and provide that they have faced, or fear they may face during
both contextual and theoretical justification for the their time at Imperial. This face-to-face seminar is
arguments presented. Full assignment details are supplemented by resources aimed at supporting
provided in the seminar. students with their assignment and will be available
via Blackboard Learn.
ECTS credits: 5
UK PSF indicative mapping: A2, A3, A4, A5, K2, K3, This topic is intended to be of interest to anyone with
K5, V3, V4 an interest in teaching, supervision or educational
Expected assignment word count: 1500-2000 research. As mentioned above, this module will prove
Tutor: Dr Annette Mahon useful to those seeking HEA accreditation via the
Imperial STAR framework as it links to all aspects of
Ethics in Education the professional values descriptors.
Aims Intended Learning Outcomes:
The aim of this topic is to provide students with the By the end of this topic you will be better able to:
opportunity to consider the key ethical issues within
educational research as well as exploring a range of 1. Demonstrate an awareness of, and critically
ethical dilemmas which are specific to their roles as appraise, the British Educational Research
teachers at Imperial. Association’s ethical guidelines.
Following an introduction to the central theoretical 2. Outline and evaluate a number of approaches
underpinnings of educational ethics, we will analyse to ethical decision making within education.
the guidelines for educational research advocated
by the British Educational Research Association 3. Critically apply these concepts to a range of
(BERA). We will then concentrate on a number of ethical dilemmas.
ethical dilemmas that may arise at Imperial in relation
to educational issues such as personal tutoring, 4. Critically reflect on the ethics of academic
assessment, inclusion and providing references for practice and how these impact student
PhD students. learning.
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analysis. Furthermore, students need to show a Teaching Methods
consideration of how that theory can be applied in
practice. For example, this might be in the form of This topic is taught through a face-to-face seminar
a planned teaching session, or a reflective piece which will provide a foundation in ethical issues in
on some teaching which has already taken place teaching and educational research before unpicking
or it may be an analysis of part of a curriculum. The ethical dilemmas encountered by academics teaching
specific aspect of actual teaching may be different at Imperial. These discussions will be closely tied
depending on the context of the student and this to the Imperial context at all times and students will
can be negotiated in the seminar. Students are have ample opportunity to discuss ethical issues
required to be reflective in their analysis and provide that they have faced, or fear they may face during
both contextual and theoretical justification for the their time at Imperial. This face-to-face seminar is
arguments presented. Full assignment details are supplemented by resources aimed at supporting
provided in the seminar. students with their assignment and will be available
via Blackboard Learn.
ECTS credits: 5
UK PSF indicative mapping: A2, A3, A4, A5, K2, K3, This topic is intended to be of interest to anyone with
K5, V3, V4 an interest in teaching, supervision or educational
Expected assignment word count: 1500-2000 research. As mentioned above, this module will prove
Tutor: Dr Annette Mahon useful to those seeking HEA accreditation via the
Imperial STAR framework as it links to all aspects of
Ethics in Education the professional values descriptors.
Aims Intended Learning Outcomes:
The aim of this topic is to provide students with the By the end of this topic you will be better able to:
opportunity to consider the key ethical issues within
educational research as well as exploring a range of 1. Demonstrate an awareness of, and critically
ethical dilemmas which are specific to their roles as appraise, the British Educational Research
teachers at Imperial. Association’s ethical guidelines.
Following an introduction to the central theoretical 2. Outline and evaluate a number of approaches
underpinnings of educational ethics, we will analyse to ethical decision making within education.
the guidelines for educational research advocated
by the British Educational Research Association 3. Critically apply these concepts to a range of
(BERA). We will then concentrate on a number of ethical dilemmas.
ethical dilemmas that may arise at Imperial in relation
to educational issues such as personal tutoring, 4. Critically reflect on the ethics of academic
assessment, inclusion and providing references for practice and how these impact student
PhD students. learning.
EDU © Imperial College London 2014-15 39
