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KMID : 1172020010020010057
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Journal of Korean Bioethics Association
2001 Volume.2 No. 1 p.57 ~ p.67
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The Perceptions of Secondary School Students Regarding Ethical Themes in Science
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Choi Kyung-Hee
Cho Hee-Hyung
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of secondary school students regarding. contemporary ethical themes in science. These ethical themes are slated for introduction in teaching-learning materials in science education sites.
A survey methodology was used in the study. Two surveys were developed by the researchers: one for middle school students, and the other for high school students. The subjects consisted of 1131 students from eight middle and high schools located in the greater Seoul metropolitan area and in Kangwon Province.
Descriptive statistics provided frequencies and normalized percentages of the results and provided quantitative indication about the students’ interests and perceptions regarding ethical themes.
Results from students’ data indicated that students showed interests about ethical issues in science and technology, especially showing high interest and concern about such bio-ethics issues involving cloning, human gene treatment, gene modification, etc. As such, results of the study support the need for introduction of these ethical issues and themes in the teaching-learning materials slated for use in science education sites.
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KEYWORD
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Biology, Ethical Themes, Students, Perceptions
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