Lesson Plan Teknis | Science and its Contexts: Ethics, Freedom, Culture, and Religion

Objective

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to provide context for the topic to be studied, helping students grasp the significance and real-world applications of ethics, freedom, culture, and religion in today’s scientific environment. Understanding these connections is crucial for developing skills that will be valuable in both academic settings and the workforce, where critical thinking and ethical awareness are highly esteemed.

Objective Utama:

1. Introduce key concepts related to ethics, freedom, culture, and religion within the framework of modern science.

2. Cultivate an ability to analyze and discuss how these concepts interact with the scientific landscape.

Objective Sampingan:

1. Promote critical thinking regarding the societal implications of scientific advances.
2. Encourage students to engage in constructive debate about complex issues.

Introduction

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

This section intends to provide context for the subject at hand, equipping students to recognize the significance and practical implications of the concepts of ethics, freedom, culture, and religion in the realm of modern science. This foundational understanding is critical for fostering skills that will be useful in both academic pursuits and the workforce, where analytical thinking and ethical considerations are in high demand.

Curiosities and Market Connection

Curiosities and Market Connection: Ethics: Leading tech firms such as Google and Microsoft have established ethics boards to evaluate the consequences of their innovations. Freedom: The topic of freedom of expression in social media platforms is intricate, touching on individual rights and corporate content moderation by giants like Facebook and Twitter. Culture: Startups in the tech sector often encounter obstacles when scaling their operations internationally, requiring adaptations to align their products with diverse cultural norms. Religion: Issues in bioethics, including genetic editing and cloning, frequently invoke religious and philosophical discussions that impact public policy and decision-making in the biotechnology industry.

Contextualization

Contextualization: Modern science continually challenges us to reassess traditional concepts and confront emerging realities. In our increasingly interconnected and tech-driven world, issues surrounding ethics, freedom, culture, and religion are not just pertinent, they're vital. Issues like ethics in artificial intelligence, freedom of speech on social media, the preservation of Indigenous cultures amidst technological growth, and the influence of religion on bioethics illustrate the relevance of these themes to current scientific discussions. Recognizing these intersections can help us navigate a landscape where innovation must align with social responsibility.

Initial Activity

Initial Activity: Show a brief video (3-5 minutes) that raises a contemporary ethical issue, such as the utilization of AI in judicial matters or human cloning. After viewing, pose this thought-provoking question to students: 'Should there be boundaries for science? Who gets to set those boundaries?' Encourage students to pair up for 2-3 minutes to discuss their thoughts before sharing them with the larger group.

Development

Duration: 45 - 50 minutes

This stage aims to enrich students' understanding of how ethics, freedom, culture, and religion intertwine with modern science. The suggested activities are designed to hone critical thinking, argumentation, and reflection skills, preparing students to confront real-life dilemmas they will face in academic contexts and the workforce.

Topics

1. Ethics in contemporary science

2. Freedom of expression and scientific inquiry

3. Cultural repercussions of scientific advancements

4. The overlap of religion and science

Thoughts on the Subject

Encourage students to reflect on how the scientific field, while facilitating remarkable progress, can also present ethical, cultural, and religious challenges. Prompt them to consider how society can strike a balance between scientific advancement and ethical/cultural obligations. Guide them to think of specific instances where scientific endeavors conflict with ethical, cultural, or religious values.

Mini Challenge

Ethical Debate Workshop

In this activity, students will engage in a debate workshop. They'll be split into groups, with each group taking on a distinct perspective (scientific, ethical, cultural, religious) on a dilemma presented by the instructor.

1. Organize the class into four groups, each representing a distinct viewpoint: scientific, ethical, cultural, and religious.

2. Present a contentious dilemma, such as genetic editing in humans, and provide essential information on the subject.

3. Allow each group 10 minutes to prepare their arguments, adhering to their assigned perspective.

4. Facilitate a structured debate, allotting 5 minutes for each group to present their case.

5. After the presentations, open the floor for rebuttals and follow-up questions, followed by a moderated discussion led by the teacher.

6. Wrap up the activity with a collective reflection on the diverse viewpoints expressed.

Foster skills in argumentation and critical analysis, highlighting the complex relationships among science, ethics, culture, and religion.

**Duration: 30 - 35 minutes

Evaluation Exercises

1. Compose a 200-300 word essay on an ethical dilemma connecting science and religion, articulating your viewpoint and supporting it with sound reasoning.

2. In groups of three, select a historical instance where science clashed with cultural concerns. Research it and prepare a 5-minute presentation for the next class.

3. Respond to this question: 'In what ways might freedom of expression on social media be restricted or shaped by technological developments and ethical guidelines?'

Conclusion

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

This final stage aims to solidify students' learning, allowing them to reflect on the content and activities undertaken. It supports the retention of the discussed concepts and their practical significance, preparing them to apply this knowledge in future academic and professional contexts.

Discussion

Discussion on the topic: Guide students to reflect on the various perspectives presented throughout the class. Foster an open discussion with prompts like: 'Which perspective surprised you the most or caused you to reconsider your views? Why?' Encourage a fruitful exchange of ideas, emphasizing the significance of understanding and respecting diverse perspectives on ethics, freedom, culture, and religion in scientific discourse.

Summary

Summary of key points: Summarize the principal concepts explored in the class: the intersection of ethics, freedom, culture, and religion with modern science. Reinforce key examples discussed, such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, issues of free speech on social media, the cultural impact of technological innovations, and bioethical debates shaped by religious perspectives.

Closing

Closing of the class: Illustrate how the class linked theory to practice through videos, group debates, and reflective exercises. Emphasize the importance of critical analysis and well-founded argumentation for both professional life and everyday scenarios. Encourage students to keep exploring these topics, as they are crucial for developing informed and responsible citizens.