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The sociopolitical in human genetics education
R G Duncan1, R Krishnamoorthy2, U Harms3
1Department of Learning and Teaching, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|February 22, 2024
Summary
Genetics education needs to move past simplistic views. It should embrace a more nuanced understanding of genetic influences on human traits and behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Genetics Education
- Science Communication
Background:
- Traditional genetics education often relies on essentialist and deterministic viewpoints.
- These views oversimplify the complex interplay between genes and environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for an educational approach that transcends deterministic genetic perspectives.
- To promote a more comprehensive understanding of genetic influences in educational settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of current genetics education frameworks.
- Analysis of philosophical underpinnings of genetic determinism.
- Development of alternative pedagogical strategies.
Main Results:
- Essentialist views in genetics education are prevalent but scientifically inadequate.
- Deterministic perspectives fail to account for gene-environment interactions.
- A shift towards probabilistic and interactionist models is necessary.
Conclusions:
- Genetics education must evolve to incorporate the complexities of gene-environment interactions.
- Educators should challenge deterministic narratives and promote a nuanced understanding of genetics.
- This updated approach is crucial for accurate scientific literacy.
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