Overview

This workshop provides an introduction to incorporating ethical dilemmas into science classrooms. It is designed primarily for secondary science teachers, although other educators may find this course relevant to their needs.

We will focus on providing pedagogical strategies, including resources for managing discussions, model classroom activities, and specific lesson ideas. In addition, we will discuss what makes ethics its own characteristic discipline of study. Participants will apply ethical concepts and principles to analysis and decision-making, and learn how their students can use structured reasoning approaches to think deeply about current issues in science. The course will address the recommendations in the National Science Standards through classroom practices that foster critical thinking and promote understanding of the fundamental relationship between science and citizenship.

The development of this program was funded by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) grant from the National Center for Research Resources, a component of the National Institutes of Health. It is presented by partnership of the University of Washington, the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR www.nwabr.org) and the education community.

Dates and Location

The workshop will be held online from October 14, 2008, until March 3, 2009. To participate, you have to have access to the Internet. You may log on and conduct workshop activities at any time of your choice, as long as you keep up with the course deadlines. The estimated amount of work is four hours per week.

Instructor

Jeanne Ting Chowning, M.S.
Education Director, NWABR

Ms. Chowning is Program Director for Collaborations to Advance Understanding of Science and Ethics (CAUSE) and the lead author of NWABR's "An Ethics Primer". She has organized and led NWABR's "Ethics in the Science Classroom" workshop since 2003, and has supervised the development of numerous curricular materials. She currently serves as the co-President of the Genetics Advisory Committee for the Washington State Department of Health, and is a former president of the Board of Trustees of the Washington Biotechnology Foundation. Prior to joining NWABR, she pioneered a biotech program at Juanita High School, where she was a teacher and department chairperson. She earned a B.A. in Biology from Cornell University, a B.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute, and her M.S. in Biology and teaching certification from the UW.

Course Fees and CEUs

$825 (plus $35 registration fee); 5 CEUs/ 50 Clock-Hours

How to Register

Course registration # 95253

• By telephone: Register using VISA or MasterCard by calling 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
  
  
• By mail or fax: Print and mail or fax a registration form.
  
  
• In person: UW Extension, University District, Seattle (Administrative offices for UW Educational Outreach) 4311 - 11th Ave. NE (see map)

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  Parking: Free visitor parking is available in the building garage (entrance on 11th Ave. NE), in stalls marked "UW Educational Outreach."

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registrants who request to withdraw by October 13, 2008 will receive a full refund minus the $35 registration fee. No refunds will be granted after October 13, 2008. Withdrawal notices should be sent to: UW Extension Registration Services, 4311-11th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105-4608. Requests can also be placed by calling UW Extension Registration services at: 206-897-8939 or 1-800-506-1325

Tax Credits for Tuition and Fees

Eligible taxpayers may claim a tax credit of up to $2,000 on UW Extension courses. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 970, "Tax Benefits for Higher Education."

For purposes of the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, federal law (section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code) requires the University to obtain your Social Security number.

Accommodations for Disabilities

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact UW Extension at 206-897-8939, or the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax) or dso@u.washington.edu (e-mail) at least 10 days before the workshop.

Questions

For more information about this, please call 206-685-8936, 1-800-506-1325, e-mail certificate@extn.washington.edu.