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Student Perceptions on the Value of an Ideologically Aware Curriculum.
Ryan D P Dunk1,2, Paula E Adams1, Abby E Beatty1,3
1Department of Biological Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849.
CBE Life Sciences Education
|July 10, 2025
Summary
Students support including human values in biology education. Ideological Awareness in science classes can increase awareness and decrease biases, aligning with instructor views.
Area of Science:
- Biology Education
- Science Studies
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Inclusive undergraduate biology education increasingly incorporates human values and priorities.
- Previous research indicates instructors value "ideologically aware" biology curricula.
- Student perceptions of Ideological Awareness are crucial for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore undergraduate biology students' perceptions of Ideological Awareness.
- To investigate factors influencing student support for integrating Ideological Awareness into the curriculum.
- To compare student and instructor views on Ideological Awareness in biology education.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods investigation using a national sample of undergraduate biology students.
- Quantitative analysis of survey data to identify demographic correlates of support for Ideological Awareness.
- Qualitative interpretation of student responses guided by expectancy value theory.
Main Results:
- Women, transgender or gender nonconforming students, and STEM majors were more likely to support Ideological Awareness.
- Student acceptance was influenced by expectancy of success and intrinsic value of the content.
- Students valued Ideological Awareness for increasing awareness and decreasing bias, but cited potential for negative emotions as a cost.
- Student and instructor views showed general alignment on Ideological Awareness.
Conclusions:
- Results support the incorporation of Ideological Awareness in undergraduate biology education.
- Further research is needed on implementing inclusive content and addressing potential challenges.
- Integrating human values into science curricula can enhance inclusivity and student engagement.
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