Ethics in Real-World Issues
Evaluate the ethical dimensions of real-world issues they encounter — such as environmental responsibility, fairness in sport, digital ethics, or social justice — considering multiple perspectives and forming a reasoned personal position
Typical age: 9–11 years
“Can your child discuss a real issue — like whether it's fair that some children have more than others, or whether animals should be kept in zoos — considering different viewpoints and explaining their own position thoughtfully?”
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- Difficult Ethical ChoicesREQUIRED
Ethical evaluation builds on recognising ethical grey areas
- Questioning Your Own Biases
Evaluating ethical issues benefits from examining own biases
- Community Rights and Responsibilities
Ethical evaluation benefits from understanding rights/responsibilities
- Identifying Reasons Behind a Speaker's Points
Ethical evaluation benefits from evaluating reasoning and evidence in speech
- Questioning First Impressions
Evaluating ethical dimensions of real-world issues and forming reasoned positions requires the habit of questioning your own assumptions before accepting your first instinct