UNESCO CHAIR IN BIOETHICS

 

A World-wide Call to

The Community of experts in the fields of bioethics and health law.

 

Invitation

The UNESCO Chair in Bioethics takes the liberty and is pleased to invite you to become an active participant at the

 

International Conference on Bioethics Education

If you wish to take part in the compilation of the final scientific program of the International Conference,

your application should be provided along with a CV document

To: health.law.ethics@gmail.com

 

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UNESCO Chair in Bioethics

 International Conference

On

Bioethics Education:

Contents, Methods, Trends

September 2-5,2012, Zefat, Israel

The Conference is designed to offer a PLATFORM for the exchange of information and knowledge, and to hold discussions, lectures, workshops and exhibition of programs and databases

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Target Groups

Teachers and educators, researchers and writers,

rectors, deans and administrators in academic institutes, medical schools, nursing schools, law schools, schools of social work, faculties of philosophy and ethics.

Professional Organizations  *   Governmental & Public bodies

Main Topics

Ethics education: General, Objectives, Teaching Methodology

Level of teaching, status of the programs, evaluation of teaching, teachers and students

Study resources, References, Materials

Main Aspects

Bioethics, Echo-bioethics, Dental ethics, Environmental ethics,

Ethics and Law, Ethics and religion, Ethics and social sciences,

Medical ethics, Meta-ethics, Nursing ethics, Pharmacy ethics,

Philosophical ethics, Scientific ethics, Technological ethics.

 

Main Issues

General

Ideology & concepts     History     Trends     Prospects

Objectives

Awareness of normative dimensions; Moral sensitivity; Good conduct; Identification of moral issues; Knowledge/information; Analysis/reasoning; Justification/argumentation; Critical reflection

Teaching Methodology

Lectures; Seminars; Tutorials; Computer-assisted learning; Clinical cases; Moral games; Simulation & role play; Group discussions; Distant learning; On-line/our reach education; Video-conferences; Tele-conferences

Level of Teaching

Schools/Academic institutes; Graduation programs; Master programs; Doctorate/PhD programs; Post doctorate programs; Continuous programs; Specialization

Status of Programs

Mandatory   -   Optional

Evaluation of students

Oral examination; Written examinations; Essays; Attendance