Knowlege of, attitudes toward, and acceptance of genetically modified organisms among prospective teachers of biology, home economics, and grade school in Slovenia

Andrej Šorgo (Author), Jana Ambrožič-Dolinšek (Author)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate knowledge, opinions, and attitudes toward, as well as readiness to accept genetically modified organisms (GMOs) among prospective primary and secondary Slovene teachers. Our findings are that prospective teachers want to take an active role in rejecting or supporting individual GMOs and are aware of the importance of education about genetically modified organism (GMO) items and their potential significance for society. Through cluster analysis, we recognized four clusters of GMOs, separated by degree of genetically modified acceptability. GM plants and microorganisms which are recognized as useful are accepted. They are undecided about organisms used in research or medicine and reject organisms used for food consumption and for fun. There are only weak correlations between knowledge and attitudes and knowledge and acceptance of GMOs, and a strong correlation between attitudes and acceptance. The appropriate strategies and actions for improving university courses in biotechnology are discussed.

Keywords

biotehnologija;genske spremembe;gensko spremenjeni organizmi;sprejemanje;odnos;znanje;biotechnology;genetic modifications;genetically modified organisms;acceptance;attitudes;education;

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Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2010
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UM PEF - Faculty of Education
UDC:	608.34
COBISS:	17617416
ISSN:	1470-8175
Views:	1669
Downloads:	87
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Secondary language:	English
Secondary keywords:	biotehnologija;genske spremembe;gensko spremenjeni organizmi;sprejemanje;odnos;znanje;
URN:	URN:SI:UM:
Pages:	str. 141-150
Volume:	ǂVol. ǂ38
Issue:	ǂno. ǂ3
Chronology:	2010
DOI:	10.1002/bmb.20377
ID:	8723852