Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Ethics and Will

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to establish a clear understanding of the concepts of behavioral ethics and personal will, highlighting the importance of ethics as a human duty that should prevail over personal desires and impulses. This foundation will allow students to engage critically and practically in the subsequent activities of the class.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the difference between ethics and personal will, recognizing ethics as a duty above individual desires.

2. Explore contemporary situations, especially in the digital and social media context, to identify ethical and unethical behaviors.

Side Objectives

1. Stimulate critical thinking by analyzing ethical dilemmas in the current context.
2. Promote collaborative discussion among students to enrich understanding of the topic.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to establish a clear understanding of the concepts of behavioral ethics and personal will, highlighting the importance of ethics as a human duty that should prevail over personal desires and impulses. This foundation will allow students to engage critically and practically in the subsequent activities of the class.

Warming Up

Warm-up 📱: Start the class with a brief introduction to the topic 'Ethics and Will', highlighting the importance of ethics as a human duty that should prevail over personal desires and impulses. Next, ask students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact or recent news related to the topic. Request that they share their findings with the class, fostering an initial discussion on how ethics is present in various contemporary contexts, especially in the digital environment and on social media.

Initial Reflections

1. What is ethics and how does it differ from personal will?

2. Can you cite a recent example where ethics was prioritized over personal will?

3. How do social media influence our ethical behavior in daily life?

4. What are the consequences of acting according to personal will, disregarding ethics?

5. Can you identify a situation where ethical behavior was challenged or reinforced by digital technologies?

Development

Duration: 70 - 80 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide students with a practical and immersive experience in applying ethical concepts in contemporary digital contexts. The proposed activities aim to stimulate students' critical thinking, collaboration, and argumentation skills using platforms and digital tools that are part of their daily lives. Thus, it is intended to consolidate the understanding of ethics as a human duty that should prevail over personal will.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Ethical Influencers 📸

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop the capacity for critical analysis and the ability to argue in defense of ethical behaviors using modern digital tools.

- Description: In this activity, students will become digital influencers who need to create content to advocate for ethical behavior in complex situations. Each group must choose a real or hypothetical situation where ethics is at stake, produce a video or a series of posts explaining the situation and arguing in favor of an ethical stance. Students should use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube to simulate posting the content.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must choose a real or hypothetical situation where ethics is in question (e.g., cyberbullying, fake news, internet privacy).

• Students must create a detailed script for a video or series of social media posts advocating for an ethical stance in the chosen situation.

• Groups must record the video using their cell phones or create posts using tools available on social media and editing applications.

• After production, each group should post their videos or posts on a sharing platform or the school's virtual learning environment.

• In the final part of the activity, groups should present their content to the class, explaining their choice of situation, the development of the script, and the importance of the ethical stance they defended.

Activity 2 - Ethics Game: Moral Decisions 🎮

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote critical reflection and ethical decision-making in hypothetical and practical situations through a playful and interactive approach.

- Description: Students will participate in an RPG-style game where they will face ethical dilemmas in a digital environment created for the activity. Using a gamification platform, each group must make decisions in different scenarios, considering ethics as a priority. The decisions made will influence the development of the storyline and the final outcome of the game.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Explain the rules of the game and distribute devices (computers or cell phones) to each group.

• Each group must access the gamification platform where the game was pre-configured.

• Groups must read the initial narrative and begin to make decisions in different ethical dilemmas presented.

• With each decision, the platform will provide immediate feedback on the ethical and moral implications of the choices made.

• At the end of the game, groups must discuss among themselves and with the class the choices made and the consequences of those choices, highlighting the importance of ethics in each decision.

Activity 3 - Ethical Debate on Social Media 💬

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Encourage the development of argumentative skills and critical analysis capacity in online discussion contexts, highlighting the importance of ethics in virtual debate.

- Description: Students will participate in an online debate simulating a discussion on a relevant ethical topic in a social network. Each group will be responsible for defending a specific position and responding to the arguments of other groups, using digital tools to create posts, comments, and responses. At the end, an analysis will be made of the strategies used and the effectiveness of the arguments regarding ethics.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Choose a relevant topic for debate, such as 'The ethical responsibility of digital influencers' or 'Privacy vs. Security on the internet'.

• Assign each group a specific position to defend in the debate.

• Groups must prepare a series of initial posts defending their position and publish them on a digital platform (which could be an online forum, the school's virtual learning environment, or even an exclusive group on a social network).

• Groups must interact by responding to the posts of other groups, commenting, and counter-arguing, always keeping the focus on ethics.

• After the online interaction phase, each group should present a summary of the position defended and their response to counter-arguments.

• Conclude the activity with a joint discussion about the different perspectives presented and the importance of ethics in online discussions.

Feedback

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to allow students to critically reflect on their experiences, share learnings, and receive constructive feedback, thus consolidating a deeper understanding of ethics as a human duty that must prevail over personal will.

Group Discussion

📢 Group Discussion: Start the discussion by asking each group to share their main conclusions and reflections based on the activities carried out. Suggest the following outline to guide the discussion:

1. Each group should briefly present the activity they performed and the main decisions made.
2. Share the difficulties encountered and how they overcame them.
3. Discuss how ethics influenced their choices and the impact of those choices.
4. Report any new learning or change in perspective about ethics and personal will.

Reflections

1. How did the activity help you better understand the relationship between ethics and personal will? 2. Did anyone change their view on what it means to act ethically after today's discussions and activities? How? 3. In what way can ethics influence our actions in the digital environment and on social media?

360° Feedback

🔄 360° Feedback: Each student should provide and receive constructive feedback from their group peers. Instruct students to use a 'feedback sandwich' approach, where they mention something positive, something that can be improved, and again something positive. Highlight the importance of keeping feedback constructive and respectful, focusing on actions and not on people.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the lesson, reinforcing the importance of ethics as a behavior guide. By summarizing the activities and highlighting their connections to reality, the aim is to promote a final reflection on the impact of ethical actions on modern dynamics, preparing students to apply these concepts in their daily lives.

Summary

🎉 Class Summary: Imagine that ethics is like a superhero, always doing what is right, even when it’s difficult! Today, we explored how ethics should be above personal will, facing ethical dilemmas in digital scenarios, such as influencers advocating for good actions, players making moral decisions in a game, and heated debates on social media. 🚀 Whether in the virtual world or the real one, being ethical is essential!

World Connection

🌐 Connection with the Current World: In times of social media and fake news, our decisions have immediate and broad impacts. The class showed that, regardless of the environment — be it physical or digital — our actions need to be guided by ethics. Arguing ethically on social media, creating responsible content, and making informed decisions are crucial skills in the modern world.

Practical Application

📅 Applications in Daily Life: Ethics is not just a philosophical concept; it is a daily practice. From sharing information on social media to interactions with friends and family, acting ethically ensures a fairer and more respectful environment for all. Our decision to do what is right strengthens trust and respect in social relationships.