A jab in the dark
Investigating how teaching about the immune system can shed light on the issue of vaccination.
Student Researcher: Sarah Grant
Email: sgra334@aucklanduni.ac.nz
University of Auckland
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Supervisor: Sally Birdsall
Email: s.birdsall@auckland.ac.nz
Senior Lecturer - Curriculum and Pedagogy
ABOUT
This study seeks to investigate teacher perspectives on immunology curricula in New Zealand. We hope to inform on immunology curricula and effective pedagogies for delivery of this curriculum.
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
We are seeking New Zealand biology teachers to contribute their ideas on the development of immune system curricula. If you choose to participate, we will ask that you complete an interview of approximately one hour, which will be conducted online via zoom.
The interview will consist of a number of questions of which you may offer as much or as little information as you would like. The researcher will conduct the interviews where you will be asked questions about your experiences teaching immunology and suggestions you have for effective pedagogies in delivering immune system curricula.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To Participate in this study, you must:
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have taught biology in New Zealand for at least 5 years
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have experience teaching about the immune system
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be currently teaching biology in New Zealand