An online, interactive activity to encourage professional and ethical decision making with a personal reflection with targeted questions.

The concept was developed due to low lecture attendance (students are working in clinic for their other subjects and felt the practical classes took precedence). The academic felt students were missing out on the ethical discussions and decision making that was covered in the face to face classes. The activity was developed to bridge the gap and allow students to experience the challenge of making ethical decisions.

To remove the pressure of judgement, the actual assessment is separated from the activity. This allow students to make mistakes without penalty, and to choose other options if the result is negative.

The assessment is a personal reflection driven by three questions. These questions are peer marked, with the academic taking a sample of the answers to assess. The students are provided with a sample answer and a marking matrix. They receive a mark for completing their reflection and a lesser mark for peer marking.

 
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