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Cebesoy, Umran Betul; Oztekin, Ceren – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2018
Teachers have a crucial role to play in raising future generations of citizens who are aware of issues in genetics literacy such as gene therapy, cloning, and stem cell research. Teachers' teaching practices are influenced by their knowledge in genetics literacy and their attitudes towards different issues. Accordingly, this study explored the…
Descriptors: Genetics, Scientific Literacy, Science Teachers, Middle School Teachers
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Genç, Tülin; Evran Acar, Filiz – International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies, 2021
Individuals have different opinions and views on many socio-scientific issues such as stem cells, influenza vaccine, cloning, nuclear power plants, and organ transplantation that affect social life. Scientific attitudes and scientific literacy of individuals can affect their approach to socio-scientific issues. This research aims to reveal how…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Literacy, Science Activities
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Ürek, Handan – Journal of Science Learning, 2021
This study aimed to investigate Turkish pre-service teachers' awareness about electromagnetic radiation risks, which stem from diagnostic imaging at the hospitals and cell phone use in daily life. The study was based on survey research. A total of 138 education faculty students from the fields of Science Teaching [ST], Classroom Teaching [CT], and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level, Misconceptions