Donovan, Jennifer (2014) The influence of the mass media on Australian primary students' understandings of genes and DNA. [Thesis (PhD/Research)]
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Abstract
The research purpose was to investigate the influence of the mass media on 10-12 year olds' understandings of genes and DNA. Data were collected by media usage questionnaires (N=141) and genetics understandings interviews (n=62). Genetics content of the media was critically reviewed. Participants used media 5 hr/day, mostly television including crime shows. Children's understandings paralleled their media exposure, knowing more about DNA's use for crime-solving than DNA biology. More students knew of DNA than genes; and half believed DNA is only in forensic body parts. Primary schools could capitalize on students' interest to introduce fundamental genetics before misconceptions become entrenched.
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| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD/Research) |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Current - Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts - School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood |
| Supervisors: | Winthrop Professor Grady Venville |
| Date Deposited: | 14 May 2015 03:52 |
| Last Modified: | 14 May 2015 03:52 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | mass media; primary students; genes; DNA; crime show effect |
| Fields of Research : | 19 Studies in Creative Arts and Writing > 1902 Film, Television and Digital Media > 190204 Film and Television 13 Education > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy 13 Education > 1301 Education Systems > 130105 Primary Education (excl. Maori) |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9303 Curriculum > 930399 Curriculum not elsewhere classified C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9301 Learner and Learning > 930102 Learner and Learning Processes |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/25622 |
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