Incorporating Bioethics Education into School Curriculums

<p>This research study was designed to assess whether educators and administrators in secular secondary schools would support the introduction of bioethics as an educational content area in school curriculums. </p><p>Richard George Boudreau pursued the study to define the views of educators and parents regarding the integration of bioethics education with a focus on topics ranging from abortion to pharmaceutical research. </p><p>Quantitative research was collected from a sample of public-school educators through a questionnaire and subsequent reflections of parents in telephone interviews. </p><p>The study was designed to provide a justification for and assessment of the feasibility of a new area of study specifically bioethics which would include content referencing the emerging application of science and medicine and the growing conflicts when determining ethical decision-making. </p><p>The study utilized a mixed methodology and took into consideration the fact that both teachers and educators play a role in defining the funding mechanisms for curricular changes. In fact this may be the key for bioethics educational content to be introduced in the public secondary school setting.</p><p>Whether you're interested in educational philosophy developing critical-thinking skills in students or providing a balanced curriculum you'll find meaningful insights in Incorporating Bioethics Education into School Curriculums.</p>