Actual condition survey of genomic science education in high schools from the perspective of furtherance of genome-cohort studies

• Project/Area Number: 15K00986
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Science education
• Research Institution: Iwate Medical University
• Principal Investigator: Endo Ryujin 岩手医科大学, 看護学部, 教授 (70316355)
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2018-03-31
• Project Status: Completed (Fiscal Year 2017)
• Budget Amount: ¥3,640,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥840,000); Fiscal Year 2017: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000); Fiscal Year 2016: ¥1,040,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥240,000); Fiscal Year 2015: ¥1,430,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000、Indirect Cost: ¥330,000)
• Keywords: 科学教育 / 高等教育 / ゲノム教育 / ゲノムリテラシー / ゲノム科学 / 教育プログラム

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Promoting genome-cohort studies require not only accurate understanding of genetic disorders, but also genomic science education. However, few studies have been conducted about the genomic literacy of high schools students. The present study aimed to investigate the actual condition of genomic science education in high schools and to establish the educational program concerning ethical and social issues.
We developed questionnaires about genomic literacy and the actual condition of genomic science education in high schools, however, they did not go far enough to investigate due to beyond the level of the higher education curriculum. It is necessary to build a solid foundation for survey and strive for cooperation with the board of education.