Teacher-only planning companion for AI Ethics Scenarios. Use it to teach ethical judgement as evidence-based reasoning, not quick opinion.
This companion is strongest when kaiako model one scenario first. Students often rush to moral certainty unless they are shown how to weigh evidence, affected groups, and next-step responsibilities.
Using questioning techniques to clarify and summarise information and to support deeper discussion by encouraging others to extend, refine, or respond to ideas.
The scenario prompts give students a reason to question one another’s reasoning and refine their judgement rather than stopping at surface reaction.
Te Mātaiaho English, Phase 4 Language Studies practices.
Explore perspectives, use evidence to form conclusions, and share ideas: Compare systems, map decisions, present new solutions.
Students compare possible responses to each dilemma and justify which action is fairest, safest, or most responsible.
Te Mātaiaho Social Studies `TM-SS-3-D1`.
Students identify and interpret perspectives, portrayals, and what is included or excluded in texts and public issues.
Keep asking who is missing from the decision, whose authority matters, and what a more accountable process would look like in Aotearoa.
Useful bridge into bias, media, and citizenship work.
Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Learning Media.
Ministry of Education. (2021). Te Mātaiaho: The Refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. Ministry of Education.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand. (2021). Tātaiako: Cultural Competencies for Teachers of Māori Learners. Teaching Council.
This curriculum companion is informed by mātauranga Māori — the holistic body of Māori knowledge, values, and practices. Kaiako are encouraged to draw connections between the content and tikanga, whanaungatanga, and students's turangawaewae (place and belonging). Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles of partnership, participation, and protection should shape how this material is introduced and discussed in the classroom.