Examines the status of human genetics education. Provides an updated report of the work being done at the BSCS Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics. Includes reports of regional conferences and of West German educational programs. (MA)

Presents the Human Sciences Program (HSP) developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum (BSCS) staff. The program is described as modular, activity-centered, personalized, interdisciplinary, and flexible. The article also presents the HSP classroom trial schools and the dissemination centers. (HM)

Describes the factors which led to the development of the three year Human Sciences Program designed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) staff for the middle grades. Also presents the major learning and instructional characteristics of the Human Sciences modules. (HM)

Analyzes the Human Sciences Program (HSP) in the light of some issues related to basic skills. These issues are: (1) HSP and the three Rs; (2) HSP and other basics; and (3) HSP and classroom discipline. (HM)

Compares teacher predictions with student-use data for nine teacher-selected activities during field testing of the Human Sciences Program (HSP). The comparison reveals that in six of the nine activities, a large discrepancy exists between teacher predictions and actual student-use data. (HM)

The purpose of this paper is to isolate the historical and philosophical treatment of genetics in school and college curricula. To do this, a qualitative analysis was made of 128 biology textbooks or textbook series published between the years 1907 and 1977. The results of this study are reported. (Author/MA)

Discusses the importance of and need for genetics education for both medical professionals and the public. The nature nurture controversy is included in terms of environmental conditions causing the expression of certain genetic predispositions. (MA)

The main needs can be summarized as how to get adequate communication with consumers of all ages so that there can be an early impact on health-related behavior. Current Health Education Programs are reviewed and evaluated for effectiveness. (Author/MA)

Eleven guidelines are listed along with rationales. Considerations for the implementation of those guidelines, including content, target populations, delivery systems, and evaluation, are also included. The structure and functions of The Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics are illustrated and discussed. (MA)

Recommendations are given for an educational program in human genetics. The ultimate goal of the program is the development of attitudes that foster effective decision-making about matters of personal health. An interdisciplinary approach is suggested. (MA)

The inclusion of controversial issues in science curriculum development is discussed with special emphasis on the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS). Guidelines for the responsible development and use of potentially controversial materials are included. (MA)

Described is the Center for Educational Research and Evaluation, established to provide focus for new initiatives in science education research and to strengthen the commitment of the Biological Science Curriculum Study to curriculum development, evaluation, and research. Research efforts include problem solving and status of middle school science…

Described is the BSCS Center for Education in Human and Medical Genetics, established to design, develop, and evaluate an instructional module in human genetics for high school students. This module will be a self-contained curricular program and will provide individualized open-ended experiences which present basic genetics content in the context…

Described is the BSCS Center for Education and Medical Genetics project, designed to examine the treatment of ethical issues in the genetic counseling process and to develop and evaluate a model instructional program from increasing the ability of genetic counselors to recognize and deal with ethical problems. (Author/DS)