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Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
ISSN: 0717-3458
Vol. 8, No. 2, 2005, pp. 121-127
Bioline Code: ej05014
Full paper language: English
Document type: Special Article
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Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2005, pp. 121-127

 en ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY TEACHING - Riverina high school students' views of biotechnology
Cavanagh, Heather; Hood, Jennie & Wilkinson, Jenny

Abstract

A survey investigating the knowledge and perception of biotechnology by high school students living in the rural Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, was undertaken. Data relating to the student' preferred and trusted information sources was also gathered. This study has demonstrated that at least two-thirds of students had a good knowledge of medical biotechnology issues, however, a significant proportion of the students did have concerns about the use and/or safety of biotechnology. Nearly 90% of the respondents would like further information on biotechnology. In agreement with other surveys, the students reported an apparent lack of trust in articles from the lay press (newspapers, television, radio) and yet still report that these media as the preferred information source. Interestingly, the high school students demonstrated a higher than national average acceptance of biotechnology.

Keywords
biotechnology, education, science, secondary school.

 
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