Biotechnology Literacy Levels and Biotechnology Knowledge of Prospective Science Teachers

Naki Alkaya; Cemil Aydoğdu

Article Details

Biotechnology Literacy Levels and Biotechnology Knowledge of Prospective Science Teachers

Authors:

Naki Alkaya | Cemil Aydoğdu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Fen Bilgisi Eğitimi

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 58, pp.2879-2904

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001307326

pISSN:

2602-2850

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Abstract:

 One of the fastest growing fields in science in the 21st century is biotechnology. Biotechnology affects many areas of human life. Biotechnologically developed countries are also advanced in scientific literacy. Biotechnology literacy is an integral part of scientific literacy. It is believed that the greatest role in the development of scientific literacy and biotechnology literacy in societies belongs to science teachers. Therefore, the biotechnological literacy levels of prospective science teachers, who have a very effective role in creating the biotechnological literacy of students in our country, are wondered. It is aimed via this study to reveal how biotechnology literacy dimensions of prospective science teachers are and how biotechnology knowledge of prospective science teachers is. To reveal these, a biotechnology literacy test prepared in accordance with the test development process was used. Survey research method is preferred among quantitative research methods in this study. The prospective science teachers who were senior students at seven universities were chosen as a sample group of research. After application of test, It is revealed that most of the participants have low level for both biotechnology literacy dimension and biotechnology knowledge. Moreover, lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings were observed related to genetics and biotechnology among participants.

 One of the fastest growing fields in science in the 21st century is biotechnology. Biotechnology affects many areas of human life. Biotechnologically developed countries are also advanced in scientific literacy. Biotechnology literacy is an integral part of scientific literacy. It is believed that the greatest role in the development of scientific literacy and biotechnology literacy in societies belongs to science teachers. Therefore, the biotechnological literacy levels of prospective science teachers, who have a very effective role in creating the biotechnological literacy of students in our country, are wondered. It is aimed via this study to reveal how biotechnology literacy dimensions of prospective science teachers are and how biotechnology knowledge of prospective science teachers is. To reveal these, a biotechnology literacy test prepared in accordance with the test development process was used. Survey research method is preferred among quantitative research methods in this study. The prospective science teachers who were senior students at seven universities were chosen as a sample group of research. After application of test, It is revealed that most of the participants have low level for both biotechnology literacy dimension and biotechnology knowledge. Moreover, lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings were observed related to genetics and biotechnology among participants.

 One of the fastest growing fields in science in the 21st century is biotechnology. Biotechnology affects many areas of human life. Biotechnologically developed countries are also advanced in scientific literacy. Biotechnology literacy is an integral part of scientific literacy. It is believed that the greatest role in the development of scientific literacy and biotechnology literacy in societies belongs to science teachers. Therefore, the biotechnological literacy levels of prospective science teachers, who have a very effective role in creating the biotechnological literacy of students in our country, are wondered. It is aimed via this study to reveal how biotechnology literacy dimensions of prospective science teachers are and how biotechnology knowledge of prospective science teachers is. To reveal these, a biotechnology literacy test prepared in accordance with the test development process was used. Survey research method is preferred among quantitative research methods in this study. The prospective science teachers who were senior students at seven universities were chosen as a sample group of research. After application of test, It is revealed that most of the participants have low level for both biotechnology literacy dimension and biotechnology knowledge. Moreover, lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings were observed related to genetics and biotechnology among participants.

 21. yüzyılda bilimde en hızlı gelişen alanlardan birisi de biyoteknolojidir. Biyoteknoloji insan yaşamının birçok alanı etkilemektedir. Biyoteknolojik yönden gelişmiş ülkeler aynı zamanda fen okuryazarlığında da gelişmiştir. Biyoteknoloji okuryazarlığı da fen okuryazarlığının ayrılmaz bir parçasıdır. Toplumlarda fen okuryazarlığın, biyoteknoloji okuryazarlığın gelişmesinde en büyük rolün fen bilimleri öğretmenlerine ait olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu nedenle ülkemizde öğrencilerin biyoteknolojik okuryazarlıklarını oluşturmada çok etkin bir role sahip olan fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının kendi biyoteknolojik okuryazarlık düzeyleri merak edilmektedir. Bu araştırmada fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının biyoteknolojik okuryazarlık boyutları ve biyoteknoloji bilgilerinin nasıl olduğu ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır. Fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarının biyoteknoloji bilgileri ve biyoteknoloji okur yazarlık düzeylerini ortaya çıkarmak için test geliştirme sürecine uygun olarak hazırlanmış biyoteknoloji okuryazarlık testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada nicel araştırma türlerinden tarama araştırma yöntemi tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklem grubu, yedi üniversitenin son sınıflarında eğitim gören fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarıdır. Biyoteknoloji okuryazarlık testinin fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarına uygulanması neticesinde adayların çoğunluğunun biyoteknoloji bilgilerinin ve biyoteknoloji okuryazarlık boyutların her birinde alt seviyede olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Yapılan analizlerde fen bilimleri öğretmen adaylarında genetik ve biyoteknolojiye ait çok sayıda kavram yanılgısı tespit edilmiştir.

Article Details

Biotechnology Literacy Levels and Biotechnology Knowledge of Prospective Science Teachers

Authors:

Naki Alkaya | Cemil Aydoğdu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Fen Bilgisi Eğitimi

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 58, pp.2879-2904

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001307326

pISSN:

2602-2850

Biotechnology literacy

biotechnology literacy level

biotechnology knowledge

prospective science teacher.Biyoteknoloji okuryazarlığı

biyoteknoloji okuryazarlık düzeyi

biyoteknoloji bilgisi

fen bilimleri aday öğretmeni.

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Article Details

Authors: Naki Alkaya | Cemil Aydoğdu

Publisher: Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics: Fen Bilgisi Eğitimi

Journal: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 58, pp.2879-2904

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001307326

pISSN: 2602-2850

Issues

Authors:

Naki Alkaya | Cemil Aydoğdu

Publisher:

Dokuz Eylul University

Main Topics:

Fen Bilgisi Eğitimi

Journal:

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Buca Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Issue 58, pp.2879-2904

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001307326

pISSN:

2602-2850