The Group Process

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The Jewish View on Stem Cell Research

1.     You will work as a group and individually. Read this page to know what you must do as a group. Go to the member page to learn what you must do as a member of the group.

2.     A final group report is generated with the following elements:

a.      An introduction to the perceived benefits of stem cell research.

b.     A brief discussion of the science and procedure of stem cell research.

c.     General scientific and societal issues concerning which positions need be taken when developing a stem cell research program.

d.     Issues unique to Judaism about which positions need be taken when developing a stem cell research program.

e.      Develop a “Jewish approach” to stem cell research.

3.     Four reports are submitted to the instructor for evaluation.

a.      The college student’s overall “Jewish Position” report.

b.     The Rabbi’s report.

c.     The President of the United States's report.

d.     The Scientist’s report.

4.     Each report is evaluated in terms of its clarity, completeness, and organization.

Rabbi Heschel Weiner       June 29, 2005 11:21:09 PM