MORAL

ISSUES
 OBJECTIVES Hot?
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1.Define moral issue cold.

and identify its key

concepts.
2.Perform a debate
discussing multiple
perspectives on
morality.
3. Conduct focused
group discussion
on how to practice
integrity and
honesty.
Preliminary Activity

Collaborate

Directions:

1. Divide yourselves into small

groups of five and examine the
provided scenario.
2. In your group, discuss the moral
issue presented in the scenario.
Consider the questions provided and
how they relate to your assigned
perspective.
 Scenario: Deepfakes are a type of artificial intelligen
Indigenous Context Option: A remote indigenous c

SCENARIO
 G1 (Tech Developer): How can G4 (Cybersecurity Expert):
we make deepfakes both useful and How can we stop the spread of
safe, considering their potential harmful deepfakes by making
benefits and drawbacks? them easier to detect and prevent?
G2 (Journalist): How can
G5 (Indigenous Community
journalists identify and debunk
Leader): What are your concerns
deepfakes to ensure accurate news
and hopes for the ecotourism
reporting?
impact on your community and
G3 (Politician): How can
your land?
politicians protect themselves from
being targeted by deepfakes during
elections?
 Understanding
Moral Issue

Moral issues are complex

situations that involve a
clash of values or beliefs.
 VALUES
These are the core principles that guide our behavior and decisions. They often

Key concepts stem from cultural, religious, or personal beliefs. Examples of values include
honesty, fairness, compassion, respect for life, and justice.

to consider
ETHICAL DILEMMAS
when These are situations where there's no clear-cut right or wrong answer. Each choice
might violate one value while upholding another. For example, a doctor might
exploring have to decide between patient confidentiality (honesty) and reporting a possible
health threat (protecting public safety).
moral issues:
RIGHTS
Moral issues may arise when someone's rights conflict with another person's
rights or with societal interests.

DUTIES
These are obligations we have towards ourselves or others. Duties can come from
our values, roles, or relationships.
Key concepts CONSEQUENCES
to consider Every decision has consequences, both
positive and negative. Considering the
when potential consequences of our actions is crucial
exploring in making ethical choices.
moral issues:
MORAL REASONING
It involves considering different perspectives,
weighing values and consequences, and justifying
our decisions.
COLLABORATIVE
ANALYSIS
E N H A N C I N G W H AT Y O U ’ V E L E A R N E D .
Directions
For students:
1. Each team presents opening statements from a designated speaker,
outlining their position on the moral issue and key arguments.
2. Teams get a chance to respond to each other's opening statements,
highlighting weaknesses and presenting counter-arguments.
3. Teams engage in respectful dialogue, clarifying points and responding
to arguments.
4. Teams summarize their main points and restate their positions.
 Cognitive
Navigating Domain
Remembering
Guide Questions

What is moral issue and its key concepts?

Q&A sessions Understanding How can you tell if a situation has a clear right or
wrong answer, versus one with pros and cons on
both sides (moral dilemma)?

Applying How would you apply your knowledge about

responsible online behavior and critical thinking to
determine the authenticity of a video?

Analyzing How can social media platforms balance the user's

right to free speech with the potential consequences
of deepfakes being used to spread misinformation?

Evaluating In your opinion, is it more important to consider

the potential negative consequences of an action or
the potential benefits when making a moral
decision? Explain your reasoning.
ASSESSING LEARNING

1. A situation where there is no clear right

or wrong answer, and both choices have
ethical arguments for and against.
A. Universal truth C. Ethical dilemma
B. Moral obligation D. Cultural
difference
2. A core value which might lead
someone to tell the truth, even if it could
have negative consequences:
A. Compassion C. Fairness
B. Convenience D. Honesty
3. An obligation we have towards
ourselves or others, often arising from
our values or roles.
A. Consequence B. Duty
C. Right D. Value
For numbers 4-5, choose the correct
answer based on the scenario:

A student finds a lost phone on the

bus containing embarrassing photos. They
are unsure whether to return the phone or
delete the photos and keep it.
5. Before making a decision, the student
should consider the potential:
A. Opinions of teachers
B. Peer pressure from friends
C. Consequences of both actions
D. Grades and academic performance
4. The main moral dilemma the
student faces is the conflict between:
A. Honesty and privacy
B. Laziness and hard work
C. Popularity and conformity
D. Curiosity and responsibility
Thank you!