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@article{ Klop2010,
 title = {Effects of a science education module on attitudes towards modern biotechnology of secondary school students},
 author = {Klop, Tanja and Severiens, Sabine E. and Knippels, Marie-Christine and Mil, Marc Hubertus Wilhelmus van and TenDam, Geert T.M.},
 journal = {International Journal of Science Education},
 number = {9},
 pages = {1127-1150},
 volume = {32},
 year = {2010},
 doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690902943665},
 urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-251283},
 abstract = {This article evaluated the impact of a four-lesson science module on the attitudes of secondary school students. This science module (on cancer and modern biotechnology) utilises several design principles, related to a social constructivist perspective on learning. The expectation was that the module would help students become more articulate in this particular field. In a quasi-experimental design (experimental-, control groups and pre- and post-tests) secondary school students’ attitudes (N=365) towards modern biotechnology were measured by a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests. Significant differences were obtained between the control and experimental conditions. Results showed that the science module had a significant effect on attitudes, although predominantly towards a more supportive and not towards a more critical stance. It is discussed that offering a science module of this kind can indeed encourage students to become more aware of modern biotechnology, although promoting a more critical attitude towards modern biotechnology should receive more attention.},
}