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Controversial Discussion Topics in Physiology
Controversial Discussion Topics in Physiology
Students will lead a class discussion in groups of 4 based on the topic selected during class. This presentation must be given on the date
indicated on the class syllabus.
The group will present an introduction to the class, outlining the background and important issues of the topic. Following this
introduction, the group will involve the entire class in an open discussion of the topic.
Usually, it is best to assign each group member one of the following aspects of the presentation:
o Introduction
o Pros of the subject
o Cons of the subject
o Conclusion & Leader of Open Class Discussion
The presentations should last approximately 30 minutes, including the open class discussion.
All group members should contribute equally to the class discussion, and will be given a common grade.
For the open class discussion portion, it is helpful for the presenter to have prepared leading questions for their classmates.
o For example, asking the class, “What do you think about morning after pills” will be unlikely to stimulate a class discussion. You
might ask instead, “What would be your reaction if you discovered your 13-year-old sister had used the morning after pill?”