Awareness and Perceptions on Bioethical Issues among Pre-Service Science Teachers

Authors

  • Zulkefli Daud Department of Science, Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia, Temenggong Ibrahim Campus, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Zainab Ari Tunku Mahmood Iskandar Secondary School, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Noorafizah Daud Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bioethics.v11i3.50593

Keywords:

Bioethical issues, pre-service science teachers, awareness, perception

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the awareness and perception level of bioethical issues among pre-service science teachers at one of the Malaysian Education Institutions. A total of 67 respondents studying science major and science elective were involved. A questionnaire based survey with an alpha Cronbach of approximately 0.93 was used. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22. The results showed that the average awareness and perception level were =4.218±0.758 (very high level) and =3.991±0.923 (high level), respectively. There was a statistically significant difference according to religion and course. Cloning showed the highest awareness level followed by organ donation, genetic modification, stem cells, abortion, gene therapy, gene screening and euthanasia. Overall, the findings indicated that pre-service science teachers were aware of the existence of bioethical issues. However, the authorities may implement bioethical issues more firmly in the future to increase pre-service science teachers’ awareness and perception level.

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Author Biographies

Zulkefli Daud, Department of Science, Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia, Temenggong Ibrahim Campus, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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Zainab Ari, Tunku Mahmood Iskandar Secondary School, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

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Noorafizah Daud, Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

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Published

2020-12-08

How to Cite

Daud, Z., Ari, Z., & Daud, N. (2020). Awareness and Perceptions on Bioethical Issues among Pre-Service Science Teachers. Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics, 11(3), 9–20. https://doi.org/10.3329/bioethics.v11i3.50593

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