Implementation of ‘Birth control: Human rights behind medicine’ (SOI-BE-552)

Author: Sandra Croes School: Sint Donatus Secundair

Abstract/Introduction

The learning scenario focuses on contraception and its historical evolution within the context of women’s rights. It was implemented in the theme of reproduction in the subject natural science in a group of students of 17-18 years old.  The group was about 15 students, their major subjects are social science and education. The implementation was shortened, since part of the LS was already covered by a former part of the course and on the other hand the available amount of lessons whas limited.

Main text

1.The narrative (Learning process/Stages of implementation)

Introduction

Video

Begin by introducing the topic of contraception by a Times video, included in the learning scenario.

Engagement

Pose thought-provoking questions to stimulate interest.

Objective

Set the goal of understanding the evolution of birth control methods.

Human Rights Connection

Video

Introduction of the human rights by a TED-Ed. video.

Debate

Facilitate a class discussion on the theme, emphasizing the impact of cultural, social, and scientific factors. If the debate is slowing down a little, some ethical dilemmas can be introduced to enhance the discussion.

Assessment

Quiz

A short Kahoot quiz to assess understanding of key concepts

Peer review

Students review the lesson and evaluate each other.

Implementation

The implementation was a bit different than the original LS, due to reasons stated above. The adapted learning scenario took two lessons (100 min.).

Link to the learning scenario implemented: Birth Control: Human Rights Behind Medicine (LS-EU-741) – Teaching With Europeana (eun.org)

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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: the featured image used to illustrate this article has been found on Europeana and has been provided by the Upplands Museum.