Development and Evaluation of a Genetics Literacy Assessment Instrument for Undergraduates From: Genetics | Date: January 1, 2008| Author: Acra, Erin E; Dean, Gary E; Huether, Carl A; Markle, Glenn C; Moskalik, Christine L; Myers, Melanie F; Wang, Lihshing; Bowling, Bethany Vice | Copyright Genetics Society of America Jan 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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There is continued emphasis on increasing and improving genetics education for grades K-12, for medical professionals, and for the general public. Another critical audience is undergraduate students in introductory biology and genetics courses. To improve the learning of genetics, there is a need to first assess students' understanding of genetics concepts and their level of genetics literacy (i.e., genetics knowledge as it relates to, and affects, their lives). We have develo...

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