High School Sciences Students’ ideas about Microorganisms and their Importance

نوع المستند : المقالة الأصلية

المؤلفون

Professor of microbiology, Ain Shams University, Faculty of Education.

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المستخلص

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how much high school pupils understand about
microorganisms and their significance. Sixty secondary students from a scientific high school
made up the study samples. After discussing the issues of microorganisms, the students were given
their questionnaire back to determine their level of improvement and to let them know that
microbes are not always beneficial. To dispel some popular misconceptions regarding
microorganisms, students were given examples of both beneficial and hazardous microbes.
Although microbes are not a major part of their biology classes, it was discovered that the students
are aware of them and have usually positive opinions about them because of their advantages. Our
research's objectives were to assist students in avoiding infections by various means,
distinguishing between the significance of sterilizers and disinfectants, avoiding the negative
impacts of certain bacteria, and, lastly, attempting to capitalize on helpful species. It is also
anticipated that the message will spread outside of the participants when students tell their friends
and family about their experiences. We hope to increase understanding of the significance of
microbiology and its dual functions as both beneficial and dangerous to humans through this
teaching method.

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