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Dairianathan, Anne; Subramaniam, R. – International Journal of Science Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate primary students' learning through participation in an out-of-school enrichment programme, held in a science centre, which focused on DNA and genes and whether participation in the programme led to an increased understanding of inheritance as well as promoted interest in the topic. The sample consisted…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Multiple Choice Tests, Surveys, Student Attitudes
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Bleiker, E. M. A.; Aaronson, N. K.; Menko, F. H.; Hahn, D. E. E.; van Asperen, C. J.; Rutgers, E. J. T.; ten Kate, L. P.; Leschot, N. J. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Individuals who received genetic counseling for cancer (N=36) provided feedback on the quality of services and identified areas for improvement. Reasons for counseling and need for psychosocial support are also considered. Generally high levels of satisfaction with care provided were found. Four areas for improvement are identified and discussed.…
Descriptors: Cancer, Communication Audits, Counseling, Emotional Adjustment
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Geraedts, Caspar L.; Boersma, Kerst Th. – International Journal of Science Education, 2006
Although many research studies report students' Lamarckian misconceptions, only a few studies present learning and teaching strategies that focus on the successful development of the concept of natural selection. The learning and teaching strategy for upper secondary students (aged 15-16) presented in this study conducted in The Netherlands is…
Descriptors: High School Students, Foreign Countries, Evolution, Misconceptions
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Michie, Susan; McDonald, Valerie; Marteau, Theresa M. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
A questionnaire was sent to counselors (N=32) to categorize the key points given in genetic counseling; to assess the amount and type of information recalled; and to examine the relationships between counselees' knowledge, satisfaction with information received, the meeting of expectations, concern, and anxiety. Results emphasize the importance of…
Descriptors: Counseling, Decision Making, Family Health, Genetics
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Chapple, Alison; Campion, Peter; May, Carl – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
An ethnographic study of families (N=30) receiving genetic counseling explored participants' perceptions of the process. Focuses on respondents' confusion about the meaning of medical terms. Although clients approved of the way information was presented, terminology was often confusing or frightening. Specific examples are presented and discussed.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Skills, Counseling