ABSTRACT
This chapter explores ideas about the teaching of ethics in higher education professional education programmes. Two conference presentations in particular influenced author thinking: McNiff's presentation about how research could act as a vehicle for improving oneself when conducted in respectful collaboration with others. And Stern's explanations of a research approach that incorporated notions of self-interrogation, respect, sensitivity and even love towards those with whom they research. All support materials are stored and accessed through a single virtual resource bank which is now available to all students and staff. A significant feature of these materials emerged as the assessment criteria: as a staff it was important to clarify for students exactly what we valued in their work. Consequently, traditional approaches which included disengaged hypotheses and recommendations have now been replaced by meaningful conversations between the student and participants in the setting about the topics and approaches that would be both useful and relevant to all.
