Moral Sensitivity in the Context of Socioscientific Issues in High School Science Students

Authors: Fowler, Samantha¹; Zeidler, Dana¹; Sadler, Troy²

Source: International Journal of Science Education, Volume 31, Number 2, January 2009 , pp. 279-296(18)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This study is a part of a larger study that examined using socioscientific issues (SSI) as a form of effective science teaching. The purpose was to investigate how teaching a year-long curriculum using SSI affects science learning outcomes. In this report, we examine the effects of a SSI-driven curriculum on the development of students' moral sensitivity. Our results indicate that development of moral sensitivity can be promoted through science learning experiences embedded in SSI. Results also suggest that moral sensitivity is contextually dependent. Implications for teaching are discussed.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09500690701787909

Affiliations: 1: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA 2: University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Publication date: 2009-01-01

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