Αναπαραστάσεις των γονιδιακών μοντέλων στις αντιλήψεις των μαθητριών/ών και εκπαιδευτικών στη δευτεροβάθμια εκπαίδευση: προκαταρκτικά ευρήματα
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Sep 14, 2024
Keywords:
gene historical models students’ conceptions educators’ conceptions secondary education
Abstract
The teaching of genetics presents documented difficulties for students, including the conceptual variation of the concept of the gene and its functions. This variation is reflected in the historical models: Mendelian, classical, biochemical-classical, neoclassical, modern. In this paper we present students’ and educators’ conceptions in secondary education in Greece within the framework of these models. Students' perceptions show characteristics of the classical and biochemical-classical models, while educators’ perceptions are dominated by the neoclassical model. Our findings are consistent with the international and Greek literature on biology textbooks analysis as well as students’ and educators’ conceptions.
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