Examining a Chain Reaction of Lies: Using Chernobyl (Miniseries) to Teach Ethical Leadership

Classroom leadership instruction can be monotonous at times, especially for undergraduate students, who may not have extensive experiences to connect course content to “real world” applications. A number of scholars have indicated that popular culture resources can be beneficial in fostering the active engagement of participants during the learning process. This article explains how the 2019 Chernobyl historical drama television miniseries can be used to illustrate ethical theories. In addition, the article offers discussion questions to guide the facilitators in classroom interaction.