ERIC Number: EJ1261723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 8
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Using Stories to Engage Students in a Health Education School Program about Genetic Testing
Papadeli, Eleftheria; Tsakiridou, Eleni; Mavrikaki, Evangelia
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, v8 n3 p107-114 2020
The health education program entitled "Show me your genes and I will tell you who you are" was implemented in a Junior High School in Greece in order to help the participating students get acquainted with basic genetics concepts as well as the procedures and implications of genetic testing. This article presents the stories that were used in one of the sessions of the program and the conclusions that were drawn from their use.
Descriptors: Story Telling, Learner Engagement, Health Education, Science and Society, Program Effectiveness, Junior High School Students, Genetics, Biotechnology, Grade 9, Public Schools, Foreign Countries, Ethics, Positive Attitudes
European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 9; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Greece
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