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A Cross Sectional Survey of High School Biology/Life Science Teachers’ Presentation of Genetic Counseling and Health Care Career Options in their Classrooms

Owens, Thea Angela
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218810536

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2008, MS, University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Sciences : Genetic Counseling.
Studies show teachers play an influential role in the career decision-making process of students and early knowledge of genetic counseling (GC) increases the likelihood students will consider this career option. This quantitative study is the first to explore the presentation of GC and other health care career options by high school (HS) biology/life science (B/LS) teachers in their classrooms. Our findings indicate most B/LS teachers present GC as a career option to HS students, agree it complements classroom activities, and perceive students as interested in learning about the profession. However, teachers noted many barriers to spending class time presenting GC careers, such as time restrictions, mandatory curriculum standards, and discomfort with their knowledge of GC. Consequently, a substantial number of teachers spend a minimal amount of time presenting health care careers in general. We discuss HS B/LS teachers' experiences introducing GC as a career option.
Nancy Warren, MS, CGC (Committee Chair)
Meredith Tabangin, MPH (Committee Member)
Carl Huether, PhD (Committee Member)
Bethany Bowling, PhD (Committee Member)
37 p.
Education; Genetics; Health Care; Teacher Education
genetic societal issues; genetics curriculum; career exploration; partnerships; barriers; career resources; student interest; teacher education

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  • Owens, T. A. (2008). A Cross Sectional Survey of High School Biology/Life Science Teachers’ Presentation of Genetic Counseling and Health Care Career Options in their Classrooms [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218810536

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Owens, Thea. A Cross Sectional Survey of High School Biology/Life Science Teachers’ Presentation of Genetic Counseling and Health Care Career Options in their Classrooms. 2008. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218810536.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Owens, Thea. "A Cross Sectional Survey of High School Biology/Life Science Teachers’ Presentation of Genetic Counseling and Health Care Career Options in their Classrooms." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1218810536

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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