ERIC Number: EJ1048758
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Dec
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The Use of Ethical Frameworks for Implementing Science as a Human Endeavour in Year 10 Biology
Yap, Siew Fong; Dawson, Vaille
Teaching Science, v60 n4 p17-33 Dec 2014
This research focuses on the use of ethical frameworks as a pedagogical model for socio-scientific education in implementing the "Science as a Human Endeavour" (SHE) strand of the Australian Curriculum: Science in a Year 10 biology class in a Christian college in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia. Using a case study approach, a mixed method data collection and action research, analyses of students' beliefs/values/attitudes and achievement outcomes in critical thinking, ethical reasoning and decision-making skills were evaluated accordingly. This research confirms that the use of ethical frameworks can be effective in engaging students and developing informal reasoning and decision-making skills.
Descriptors: Biology, Ethics, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Program Implementation, Grade 10, Case Studies, Mixed Methods Research, Action Research, Beliefs, Values, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Thinking Skills, Questionnaires, Interviews, Journal Writing, Vignettes, Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Pretests Posttests, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Skill Development, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Student Attitudes, Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries, Observation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 10; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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