Animals in Science Education--Ethics and Alternatives.

Langley, G. R.

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ERIC Number: EJ469503

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Animals in Science Education--Ethics and Alternatives.

Langley, G. R.

Journal of Biological Education, v25 n4 p274-79 Win 1991

Summarizes the animal rights argument that objects to the use or killing of animals for educational purposes. Reviews and evaluates alternative approaches that include the nonanimal options of videotaped experiments, self-experimentation, and computer simulations. (MDH)

Descriptors: Biology, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Television, Ethics, Higher Education, Laboratory Animals, Moral Issues, Moral Values, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Videotape Recordings

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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