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A PEDAGOGICAL MODEL FOR DEVELOPING BIOETHICAL CULTURE
IN BIOLOGY STUDENTS BASED ON INTERDISCIPLINARY
COOPERATION
Yo‘lbarsova Ismigul Ibrohimjon qizi
Researcher at Fergana State University
Orcid ID: 0009-0003-6365-9902
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15645682
Abstract:
The article studies the theoretical and methodological
foundations of the development of bioethical culture in biology students, the
pedagogical system of developing bioethical culture in biology students in
interdisciplinary cooperation, the effectiveness of developing bioethical culture
in biology students in interdisciplinary cooperation. Also, the theoretical aspects
of developing bioethical culture in biology students are analyzed.
Key words:
biology, technology, bioethical culture, improvement,
pedagogical, technological, model, didactic, form, method, tool, evaluation,
creative thinking, interdisciplinary cooperation, digital technologies.
Introduction.
Today, in the process of improving the system of biological education,
particular emphasis is being placed on the primacy of ethical criteria and the
integration of biological approaches with moral principles. This issue is
becoming increasingly relevant, especially in the formation of bioethical
knowledge and in enhancing moral responsibility. The development of
bioethical culture among students in the field of biology is closely linked to
disciplines such as medicine and philosophy, biology, religion, law, human rights
movements, and social studies. It reflects the theoretical foundations of modern
bioethical knowledge and addresses the major issues of practical medicine. In
order to teach bioethics effectively in higher biological education, it is essential
to study and understand both national and key international documents, to
adopt a reasoned approach to real-life situations, to identify the moral problems
arising in these contexts, and most importantly, to contribute to shaping the
moral image of the new generation of healthcare professionals.
Literature review and methods.
The necessity of developing bioethics, the bioethical aspects of
contemporary medicine, the consequences of biopower in the era of advanced
biotechnologies, the role of biotechnologies in preserving human health, and the
development of bioethical worldview, thinking, and culture have been studied
by scholars such as Z. Mukhamedova, F. Zagriddinova, R. Khudoyberganov, N.
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Umrzoqova, Sh. Isakhova, M. Nurmatova, Y. Vodopyanova, Y. Lopukhin, Y.
Tishchenko, F. Nejmiddinova, A. Papova, M. Lanovskiy, and R. Belyaletdinov.
Results and discussion.
To develop bioethical culture among students of biology, foundational
modules such as philosophy, ethics, law, religious studies, history, and biology
provide the theoretical basis. In addition, they serve as a foundation for
disciplines such as biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, bioecology, and
bioethics.
In fostering the development of bioethical culture among biology students,
it is crucial to:
– understand the unique characteristics of bioethics;
– cultivate the ability to effectively analyze and resolve ethical issues
encountered in medicine and professional practice;
– instill awareness of general moral values such as the physician’s duty,
honor, dignity, integrity, and justice;
– master the clinical and humanitarian foundations of the profession;
– develop scientific and methodological competence.
The goals of teaching courses such as
“Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”
,
“Biophysics”
,
“Biotechnologies”
, and the elective
“Bioethics”
in an integrated
manner for biology students include:
– introducing students to the historical theories of ethics and key issues in
bioethics;
– forming bioethical principles in students, instilling biomedical ethical
norms, and increasing sensitivity to moral issues;
– developing students' practical skills in analyzing biomedical ethics and
moral problems;
– forming a comprehensive understanding of ethical values and the
regulation and resolution of moral conflicts;
– familiarizing students with relevant scholarly literature.
Within the framework of the bioethical approach, the development of the
following knowledge, skills, and competencies should be prioritized:
– understanding of basic ethical terms and concepts;
– awareness of major ethical theories;
– familiarity with methods used in bioethics;
– comprehension of the moral and ethical standards of professional medical
ethics and models of bioethics.
ahloqiy muammolarni falsafiy tahlil qili usullaridan foydalanishni;
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o‘z amaliyotida tibbiy deontologiya va tibbiy etikaning ahloqiy normalari,
qoidalari va tamoyillaridan foydalanish, shuningdek, kasbiy tibbiy hatti-
harakatlarni to‘g‘ri amalga oshirishni;
fikrlar xilma-xilligi asosida munozaralar olib borish, nizolarni hal etishning
turli ahloqiy usullaridan foydalanishni;
shifokorlar va turli yoshdagi bemorlarning fuqarolik huquqlarini himoya
qilishni;
fuqarolik jamiyati hayotida faol ishtirok etish, insonparvarlik tamoyillari va
umuminsoniy qadriyatlarga amal qilishni;
fikrlashning ilmiy uslub va tamoyillarini;
tibbiy deontologiya va tibbiy etika asoslarini;
bemorlar bilan ahloqiy munosabatlarni shakllantirishni bilishi va ulardan
foydalana olishi;
ahloqiy madaniyat ko‘nikmalari, bahs-munozaralarda mustaqil nuqtai
nazarni taqdim etish;
tibbiy amaliyotda uchraydigan muammoli ahloqiy va huquqiy masalalarini
hal qilish, bemorning manfaatlarini himoya qilish;
omma nutqini tahlil qilish va mantiqiy fikrlash malakalariga (shu jumladan
ko‘nikmalariga) ega bo‘lishi kerak.
In organizing integrative education, just as the unity of integration and
differentiation is considered a key principle, the unity of integration,
differentiation, and humanitarization is also a fundamental principle in the
humanization of education. It is known that from the perspective of
philosophical viewpoints, integration and differentiation are interdependent
and inseparable categories that define each other.
The process of the integration of knowledge has revealed another universal
law related to the process of cognition. In other words, as scientific and
technological progress advances and relevant knowledge deepens, it becomes
evident that all disciplines—such as biology and physics, physics and
chemistry—play a role, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of
phenomena and processes. This, in turn, creates the opportunity to integrate
knowledge obtained across various disciplines when studying a given process.
Modern integration reflects another essential characteristic of the laws
governing cognition: it aims to deepen and solidify knowledge about natural
phenomena and processes.
The goal-oriented block plays a leading role in the system for developing
the bioethical culture of biology students, serving as the foundation for the
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content of other blocks in the system. On the basis of defining this block's
content, the relevant educational standards, social demand, and normative-legal
frameworks in the field of study were identified. In addition, the objectives and
tasks of the model were clarified.
The development of biology students’ bioethical culture was identified as a
social demand through legal and regulatory documents such as the Law “On
Education” and the Concept for the Development of the Higher Education
System in the Republic of Uzbekistan until 2030.
In the process of developing the model, the following tasks were addressed:
identifying the methodological approaches for the model development; defining
the block structure of the model; uncovering the relationships among the
model’s blocks and elements; and characterizing the block structure and its
elements.
The aforementioned goals and objectives of developing the bioethical
culture of biology students are tied to complex methodological approaches.
The next block of the model reflects the aspect of performance outcomes.
This block fulfills an evaluative function and represents the practical dimension
of the research. It reflects the levels, criteria, and indicators of the development
of bioethical culture among biology students.
A review of contemporary literature on the issue indicates that the main
measurement criteria reflect a higher level of personal development.
The study identifies the following three evaluation criteria:
1.
Cognitive;
2.
Activity-based;
3.
Axiological.
A tiered approach was used in the study to assess the level of development
of biology students’ bioethical culture. This approach enables the analysis of the
dynamics of the studied process by examining transitions from one level to
another based on each criterion. Determining the level of development and
providing its justification was conducted through experimental work aimed at
understanding the general direction of the problem and identifying students’
initial level of preparedness. During the training process, students develop from
a lower to an acceptable level.
The effectiveness of developing the bioethical culture of biology students is
determined by the presence of certain qualitative changes. In the study, the
following developmental levels of bioethical culture were identified:
Basic (low),
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Good (medium),
Satisfactory (high).
Conclusion
Based on the results of the research, it was concluded that in the process of
developing the bioethical culture of biology students, a complex of pedagogical
models aimed at applying practical skills, fostering student engagement,
expanding social knowledge, and promoting social activity may serve as an
effective means of ensuring success. In this regard, we can identify exemplary
teaching models such as: students’ assimilation of clearly defined patterns;
students' educational and investigative activities based on the main types of
bioethics; systematic cognitive inquiry by students into types of scientific
research; and training in dialogic activity. It was revealed that in higher
biological education, while the methodology of teaching specialized subjects has
been studied, insufficient attention has been paid to the formation of bioethical
knowledge. As a result, a methodology for developing bioethical culture based
on interdisciplinary cooperation was developed.
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