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ERIC Number: EJ634673
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
Genetics: The New Staff Development Challenge.
Sylwester, Robert
Educational Leadership, v59 n2 p17-19 Oct 2001
Since genetics is about biological development and diversity, it is related to contentious social issues (like racism) and already permeates the K-12 curriculum. Staff who educated themselves about brain research can grasp genetics concepts and decide what knowledge is worth imparting to students. Print and web resources are listed. (MLH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Genetics, School Responsibility, Scientific Research, Social Problems, Staff Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Human Genome Project