scholarly journals Pre-service Science Teachers’ Informal Reasoning Patterns and Risk Perceptions in SSI: Case of Gene Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-229
Author(s):  
Umran Betul Cebesoy
Keyword(s):  
Gene Therapy ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Informal Reasoning ◽  
Reasoning Patterns

Awareness and Perceptions on Bioethical Issues among Pre-Service Science Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Zulkefli Daud ◽  
Zainab Ari ◽  
Noorafizah Daud
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Gene Therapy ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bioethical Issues ◽  
High Level ◽  
Science Major ◽  
Very High ◽  
Awareness Level

This study aims to investigate the awareness and perception level of bioethical issues among pre-service science teachers at one of the Malaysian Education Institutions. A total of 67 respondents studying science major and science elective were involved. A questionnaire based survey with an alpha Cronbach of approximately 0.93 was used. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22. The results showed that the average awareness and perception level were =4.218±0.758 (very high level) and =3.991±0.923 (high level), respectively. There was a statistically significant difference according to religion and course. Cloning showed the highest awareness level followed by organ donation, genetic modification, stem cells, abortion, gene therapy, gene screening and euthanasia. Overall, the findings indicated that pre-service science teachers were aware of the existence of bioethical issues. However, the authorities may implement bioethical issues more firmly in the future to increase pre-service science teachers’ awareness and perception level.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TURKISH PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ GENETICS LITERACY LEVELS AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARDS ISSUES IN GENETICS LITERACY

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-172
Author(s):  
Ümran Betül Cebesoy ◽  
Ceren Öztekin
Keyword(s):  
Gene Therapy ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Literacy Assessment ◽  
Key Words Genetics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Genetics Literacy

The importance of genetically literate individuals who can understand and join debates about genetics related issues, including gene therapy or cloning has been acknowledged by societies. With this respect, raising genetically literate individuals has become more prominent. Teachers’ knowledge in genetics literacy and their attitudes towards issues in genetics literacy influence their teaching practices. As a wide range of variables effect teachers’ genetics literacy levels and attitudes, this study examined how a set of variables including pre-service science teachers’ self-perceived interest, knowledge and importance of genetics, gender, academic achievement, socioeconomic status (household income, employment status and educational level of parents) are related to the their genetics literacy levels and attitudes towards various genetics literacy issues. Data was collected from 355 pre-service science teachers through administration of Genetics Literacy Assessment Inventory and Attitudes towards Issues in Genetics Literacy Scale. Canonical correlation analysis suggested that self-perceived interest and importance in genetics literacy issues, gender and parents’ educational levels were positively associated with participants’ genetics literacy levels, as well as attitudes towards the use of genetic information, gene therapy, and gene therapy applications. On the other hand, self-perceived knowledge, GPA, household income, employment status of parents were not found to be associated. Key words: genetics literacy, pre-service science teachers, attitude, socio-demographic variables.

An Analysis of Motivation factors to Career decision of Pre-service Science Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 407-423
Author(s):  
MinJi Jang ◽  
◽  
TaeSub Jung ◽  
YoungHwan Jang ◽  
HeeJu Maeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Motivation Factors
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