Protection of medical rights around the world

Introduction

This Webquest is devoted to the topic of medical rights and their protection, as well as the consideration of individual cases of violation of these rights and individual issues about which discussions still exist. Students are encouraged to consider the importance of medical rights in the world, learn about particular medical rights, analyze existing documents in support of medical rights and prove their relevance in relation to the present situation, investigate individual cases of violation of medical rights in different parts of the world, see the reasons for their occurrence, suggest their own solutions to the problems, as well as to comment on individual medical problems about which discussions are still present.

The topic of the given Webquest is proposed to students in 10th and 11th grades of Intermediate level and higher.

The goals of the Webquest are the development of speaking and reading skills, the development of the ability to analyze and structure information, use Internet resources on the topic and express opinions on the problem.

Task

In order to learn about importance of medical rights in the world, we need to follow the list of instructions:

  1. Read and analyze online resources of information on topic;
  2. Mark down the most important parts from the online resources;
  3. Combine found information;
  4. Be ready to present the structured information and express your own opinion on topic.
Process

In this Webquest you will be working together with a group of students. As a member of the group you will explore Web pages from people all over the world who have contributed their knowledge. Because these are real Web pages, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use Cambridge Dictionary or Google Translate

You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before dividing into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of the topic. 

Background:

Group work:

Looking deeper at the violations of medical rights around the world:

          Developed countries Countries with economies in transition Developing countries

Examples of violation

of medical rights

     
Reasons of violation      
Possible solutions to problems      

Experts in specific medical cases:

  1. The group of 2 students need to analyze and present extracts from the resources connected with discussion of euthanasia in a form of a short presentation (5-7 slides): Frequently asked questions about euthanasia and assisted suicideAssisted dying debate: The key questionsLife or Death Euthanasia Arguments For and Against.
  2. The group of 2 students need to analyze and present extracts from the resources connected with discussion of transplantology in a form of a short presentation (5-7 slides): For and against Organ Donation and TransplantationDebating the ethics of organ transplantationEthical Controversies in Organ Transplantation.
  3. The group of 2 students need to analyze and present extracts from the resources connected with discussion of cloning in a form of a short presentation (5-7 slides): Reproductive Cloning Arguments Pro and ConCloning humans? Biological, ethical, and social considerationsMoral arguments against the cloning of humans.
  4. The group of 2 students need to analyze and present extracts from the resources connected with discussion of abortion in a form of a short presentation (5-7 slides): Arguments for and against abortion; Abortion Rights For and AgainstKey facts on abortion.
  5. The group of 2 students need to analyze and present extracts from the resources connected with discussion of HIV and AIDS in a form of a short presentation (5-7 slides): World AIDS experts debateHIV/AIDS and infection control: the debate continuesThe HIV self-testing debate: where do we stand? 

Final task:

Using Padlet or electronic whiteboards, students create a dashboard with the ideas on topic "Why medical rights are important today?" Each student need to give at least 1 reason and reasons can't be repeated. At the end of work, a teacher poses questions to students about what skills and competences they've required and what new they've learned, then the teacher makes conclusions and gives comments and marks to students.

Evaluation

The work of students is assessed by the teacher according to the criteria below. For each criterion, the student receives one of four marks (excellent, good, average, poor), then the marks are summed up and an overall mark is given for all the work done.

Content:

  • Excellent: complete and detailed learning of all aspects of the project. 
  • Good: detailed learning of all aspects of the project.
  • Average: students was able to cover the most aspects of the project.
  • Poor: almost all aspects of the project were missing.

Teamwork:

  • Excellent: each team member contributes equally.
  • Good: all team members contribute to the project;
  • Average: some team members aren't involved in the project implementation.
  • Poor: only one team member contributes to the project.

Organization:

  • Excellent: it's easy to follow logical transitions between aspects of the project and the work of a student is well-structured.
  • Good: the work of a student is well-structured.
  • Average: it's not easy to follow logical transitions between aspects of the project but the general image is more or less clear.
  • Poor: it's difficult to follow logical transitions between aspects of the project and the general image of the work isn't cleat at all.

Delivery:

  • Excellent: the presentation and speech of a student is well-structured, speaker is enthusiastic about his topic and tries to speak, not to read from the list.
  • Good: there could be some problems with presentation but in general, the speech is well-structured and sometimes student reads information from the list.
  • Average: the presentation and speech of a student isn't well-structured and it's hard to follow them.
  • Poor: a student doesn't speak about his/her topic and in the presentation there're a lot of text and a few images.
Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed Webquest devoted to importance of medical rights in the world.
The main point of this Webquest was to help you to look more closely at issues in the world. Think about what you have learned and how you have become a better researcher.
We thank you for your hard work and creative thinking. Remember - learning never stops!