The animal experimentation controversy: ethical views of prospective teachers
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Date
2012-09
Authors
De Villiers, Rian
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Publisher
Faculty of Law, University of the Free State
Abstract
Vivisection (live animal experimentation) is a controversial issue for many people. The purpose of this
case study is to examine the attitudes of prospective teachers toward vivisection in education and research,
to determine if gender has an influence on these attitudes, and to discuss the implications of these attitudes
with regard to teaching of the disciplines in the life sciences. A sample of 100 prospective life sciences
and natural sciences teachers from a South African university responded to a questionnaire on vivisection
in education and scientific research. The responses were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. The
results showed that most prospective teachers are in favour of animal rights and that females are more
averse to vivisection than males. A number of suggestions are made with regard to vivisection in schools
and tertiary institutions.
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Keywords
Vivisection, Animal experimentation
Citation
De Villiers, R. (2012). The animal experimentation controversy: ethical views of prospective teachers. Perspectives in Education, 30(3), 88-97.