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Darcin, Emine Selcen; Turkmen, Lutfullah – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2006
The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level of popular biotechnological issues of prospective Turkish science teachers. A questionnaire was administered during 2005-2006 academic year to 194 students in the Department of Science Education of a university in Turkey. The questionnaire covered six biotechnological issues such as…
Descriptors: Biotechnology, Preservice Teachers, Science Teachers, Knowledge Level
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Kaup, Brent Z. – Rural Sociology, 2008
This paper examines the influence of farmer knowledge upon decision making processes. Drawing upon the sociological debates around the ideas of reflexive modernity and biotechnology as well as from classic adoption and diffusion studies, I explore the influences upon farmers' use of "Bacillus thuringiensis" (Bt) corn. Utilizing survey data…
Descriptors: Agricultural Occupations, Biotechnology, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills