Awareness, knowledge, and attitude of high school students toward modern biotechnology in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hafte, Lielt; Jemal, Kero

doi:10.1007/s43545-022-00580-9

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“…This result is consistent with previous research. A study on the awareness, knowledge, and attitude towards biotechnology among Ethiopian high school students found a correlation between students' awareness and attitude [41]. Another study investigated the relationship between attitude towards science and academic achievement among elementary and middle school students, and meta-analysis results revealed an overall positive and moderate relationship between attitude towards science and learning achievement [42].…”

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Effectiveness of Fine Dust Environmental Education on Students’ Awareness and Attitudes in Korea and Australia Using AR Technology

Bhang,

Huh

2023

Sustainability

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This study evaluated the influence of fine dust environmental education on 90 elementary and middle school students, taking into account factors such as sex, place of residence, experience with environmental education, and experience with augmented reality (AR). The goal was to assess changes in students’ awareness and attitudes towards fine dust. Results showed that fine dust environmental education positively influenced students’ awareness of fine dust. Further analysis by factors revealed that the education was effective regardless of these factors. In addition to increasing awareness of the seriousness of fine dust, students’ attitudes also changed positively. The study conducted a statistical analysis of changes in 10 types of attitudes among the target students before and after our education. After the implementation of the education, students’ attitudes changed positively in all 10 types of attitudes, including checking the weather, restricting activities, personal hygiene, wearing masks, environmental education, separating garbage and cleaning, classroom silence, classroom ventilation, home cleaning, and home environment with statistical significance. These findings underscore the effectiveness and importance of combining fine-dust environmental education with AR technology and can inform the planning of educational programs aimed at improving students’ awareness and attitudes.

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Effectiveness of Fine Dust Environmental Education on Students’ Awareness and Attitudes in Korea and Australia Using AR Technology

Bhang,

Huh

2023

Sustainability

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“…Biotechnological advancements are revolutionizing various fields and posing challenges to conventional frameworks, exemplified by the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to enhance agricultural productivity and the development of personalized medicine customized to individual genetic characteristics (Prokop et al, 2007;Sorgo & Ambrožič-Dolinšek, 2010;Sorgo et al, 2011). Therefore, it is imperative to have a wellinformed society to effectively address the ethical, social, and environmental consequences associated with these advancements (Bybee, 2009;Hafte & Jemal, 2023). For example, in agriculture, biotechnology interventions have paved the way for genetically engineered crops that are resistant to pests, tolerate harsh environmental conditions, and have improved nutritional profiles (Malik & Chaudhary, 2019).…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Biotechnology in Stem Education as an Indicator of Scientific Literacy

Li,

2024

JBSE

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Biotechnology has great importance as a socioscientific issue in STEM education. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitudes of college students toward biotechnology. A total of 236 university students participated in the study. Questionnaires on knowledge and attitudes towards biotechnology were used for data collection. The results revealed that participants had inadequate knowledge about several basic concepts related to genetics and biotechnology, particularly those concerning genetically modified organisms. The results regarding the attitudes revealed more neutral results. The participants had a neutral attitude towards biotechnology, with mean scores ranging from 2.71 to 3.55. They were generally against buying genetically modified products but supported biotechnology for medical purposes and strongly desired to increase their knowledge about genetically modified products. The participants did not have a negative opinion of biotechnology in general but were critical of its purpose and use. The correlation analysis between knowledge and attitudes produced weak correlations. Offering supplementary resources on biotechnology can enhance students' and individual’s understanding and attitudes of this topic. Keywords: biotechnology education, attitudes toward biotechnology, knowledge of biotechnology, socioscientific issue, STEM education

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Awareness, knowledge, and attitude of high school students toward modern biotechnology in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cited by 2 publications

References 23 publications

Effectiveness of Fine Dust Environmental Education on Students’ Awareness and Attitudes in Korea and Australia Using AR Technology

Effectiveness of Fine Dust Environmental Education on Students’ Awareness and Attitudes in Korea and Australia Using AR Technology

Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Biotechnology in Stem Education as an Indicator of Scientific Literacy

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