ethical dilemmas

Character education is an important foundation for preparing preservice teachers. However, the internalization of moral values does not necessarily entail the ability to make ethical decisions in professional practice. This article aims to synthesize the conceptual relationships among character education, moral development, professional identity, and professional ethics among preservice teachers and formulate a framework for strengthening teacher education. The study employed an integrative literature review involving targeted searches for major theoretical works and scholarly articles on character education, moral reasoning, teachers’ professional ethics, and preservice teacher education. The literature was analyzed thematically by comparing theoretical foundations, research contexts, findings, and pedagogical implications. The synthesis indicates that the transition from personal character to professional ethics is a nonlinear process integrating five mechanisms: recognition of values and moral sensitivity, role modeling, reasoning through ethical dilemmas, guided reflection during field placements, and an institutional culture consistent with ethical values. The synthesis also identifies a gap between ethical knowledge and the ability to apply moral concepts explicitly when considering conflicts between values. These findings underscore the need for ethics education that connects an understanding of norms with reasoning practice and reflection on professional experiences. This article proposes a Character–Professional Ethics Transition Model linking value internalization, moral reasoning, professional identity formation, and accountable ethical action. In practical terms, the framework may guide the integration of learning based on ethical dilemmas, reflection on field placements, and the strengthening of institutional culture into preservice teacher education. The proposed model requires empirical testing, particularly through longitudinal research in Indonesian teacher education contexts.

The development of artificial intelligence in education opens up opportunities to support learning while also raising ethical issues related to academic integrity and students’ digital responsibility. This article aims to analyze the role of character education as a foundation for guiding the use of artificial intelligence in relation to these two aspects. The study employs a literature review using a descriptive-qualitative approach. The findings indicate that the values of ṣidq and amanah provide a conceptual foundation for transparency in AI use, recognition of intellectual contributions, adherence to assignment guidelines, and accountability for learning processes and outcomes. Meanwhile, the values of tabayyun, respect for others, and a focus on the common good underpin digital responsibility in the form of information verification, privacy protection, respect for intellectual property, and consideration of the social impacts of AI use. Strengthening these two aspects requires educators to lead by example, clear institutional guidelines, family support, and reflective learning grounded in ethical dilemmas. This article concludes that the integration of character education and AI literacy should be directed toward developing students who are proficient in using technology while also being able to make decisions honestly and responsibly. The resulting conceptual framework still requires empirical testing according to educational levels and contexts.

Background Paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) clinicians are particularly susceptible to workplace stress due to frequent ethical dilemmas (for example, perceptions of futile or unethical treatment), patient morbidity and mortality, sleep disruption, and emotional exhaustion, putting them at increased risk of anxiety, depression, and burnout. The psychological well-being of these healthcare professionals is vital for maintaining high standards of patient care and safety. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a mindfulness-based program among PICU staff, with a focus on acceptability and barriers to participation. Methods Weekly 20-min guided group-practice sessions in mindfulness, with both in-person and virtual attendance options, were held over a 6-month period. These sessions were offered to medical, nursing, and allied health staff working in the PICU of a specialist paediatric hospital in Queensland, Australia, serving families from Queensland and northern New South Wales. The program was offered during a period of increased personal and occupational stress arising from the delivery of high-acuity care during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Findings The program was successfully delivered within the PICU setting, with most participants expressing interest in continuation of the program (72%). Qualitative responses suggested perceived individual and collective well-being benefits, alongside generally positive perceptions of the program. However, participants also identified important barriers to participation, including workload pressures and rostering constraints. Conclusions This study suggests that implementation of a mindfulness-based program within a PICU setting may be feasible while also highlighting important operational barriers to participation in high-acuity healthcare environments. Qualitative findings indicated generally positive staff perceptions and perceived acceptability of the program. Further research using longitudinal designs is recommended to better understand implementation considerations and potential longer-term outcomes associated with mindfulness-based interventions in PICU settings.

زمینه و هدف: کارکنان بخش مراقبت‌های ویژه کودکان (PICU) به دلیل مواجهه مکرر با معضلات اخلاقی (مانند برداشت از درمان بی‌فایده یا غیراخلاقی)، بیماری و مرگ‌ومیر بیماران، اختلال در خواب و فرسودگی عاطفی، به طور ویژه‌ای در معرض استرس شغلی قرار دارند و این امر آن‌ها را در معرض خطر بیشتر اضطراب، افسردگی و فرسودگی شغلی قرار می‌دهد. بهزیستی روان‌شناختی این متخصصان سلامت برای حفظ استانداردهای بالای مراقبت و ایمنی بیماران حیاتی است. هدف: هدف این مطالعه، ارزیابی امکان‌سنجی اجرای برنامه مبتنی بر ذهن‌آگاهی در میان کارکنان PICU با تمرکز بر مقبولیت و موانع مشارکت بود. روش‌ها: جلسات گروهی هدایت‌شده ذهن‌آگاهی به مدت ۲۰ دقیقه در هر هفته، با امکان حضور حضوری و مجازی، طی یک دوره ۶ ماهه برگزار شد. این جلسات به کارکنان پزشکی، پرستاری و سایر کارکنان سلامت شاغل در PICU یک بیمارستان تخصصی کودکان در کوئینزلند استرالیا که به خانواده‌های کوئینزلند و شمال نیو ساوت ولز خدمات ارائه می‌دهد، عرضه شد. این برنامه در دوره‌ای از افزایش استرس فردی و شغلی ناشی از ارائه مراقبت‌های با شدت بالا در دوران همه‌گیری جهانی COVID-19 ارائه گردید. یافته‌ها: برنامه با موفقیت در محیط PICU اجرا شد و اکثر شرکت‌کنندگان تمایل خود را به ادامه برنامه ابراز کردند (۷۲٪). پاسخ‌های کیفی حاکی از درک مزایای فردی و جمعی بهزیستی و همچنین برداشت کلی مثبت نسبت به برنامه بود. با این حال، شرکت‌کنندگان به موانع مهمی از جمله فشار کاری و محدودیت‌های برنامه‌ریزی شیفت اشاره کردند. نتیجه‌گیری: این مطالعه نشان می‌دهد که اجرای برنامه مبتنی بر ذهن‌آگاهی در محیط PICU امکان‌پذیر است، در حالی که به موانع عملیاتی مهم برای مشارکت در محیط‌های مراقبت سلامت با شدت بالا نیز اشاره می‌کند. یافته‌های کیفی نشان‌دهنده برداشت کلی مثبت کارکنان و مقبولیت برنامه بود. پژوهش‌های بیشتر با طرح‌های طولی برای درک بهتر ملاحظات اجرایی و پیامدهای بالقوه بلندمدت مداخلات مبتنی بر ذهن‌آگاهی در محیط‌های PICU توصیه می‌شود.