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Cardak, Osman; Dikmenli, Musa – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2008
The purpose of this study is to determine the alternative conceptions of elementary school pre-service science teachers regarding DNA and DNA technologies. The questions asked in the study related to subjects including the structure and role of DNA molecule, structure of genes, some genetic technologies, Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) plants,…
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
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Tastan, Ibrahim; Dikmenli, Musa; Cardak, Osman – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2008
This study aims to investigate the effects of concept maps, together with conceptual change texts, given to 11th grade students' on the subject of molecules carrying genetical information. The semistructured individual interviews were conducted with 5 upper class students to find misconceptions related to the subject. A success test was developed…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Concept Mapping, Grade 11
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Kara, Yilmaz; Yesilyurt, Selami – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2007
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tutorial and edutainment software programs related to "genetic concepts" topic on student achievements, misconceptions and attitudes. An experimental research design including the genetic concepts achievement test (GAT), the genetic concept test (GCT) and biology attitude scale…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Research Design, Student Attitudes, Achievement Tests