In schools, misconceptions about genetics can arise due to several factors, and the consequences of these misunderstandings can be significant. Lack of education can play a central role in the spread of misinformation ...

In the Western world the interest in science in schools is steadily declining. Focusing on interest is important to encourage students to lifelong learning which is a written purpose of the Swedish curriculum. This ...

Interest in biology education is declining among students in schools. One of the reasons for this is that students do not perceive the subject matter as relevant to them and their lives outside of school. Generating interest ...

Students and teachers agree that education on sexuality and relationships is important. However, there is a gap between what students want to learn about these topics and the content currently covered in the curriculum. ...

Biology is one of the science subjects taught in Swedish schools, along with physics and chemistry. A significant part of biology education focuses on being able to communicate concepts and use them in new contexts. At the ...

Genetics is often regarded as one of the most challenging and complex areas within biology that high school students encounter. Misunderstandings regarding genetic concepts are prevalent among students, negatively impacting ...

This literature review examines how multilingualism affects upper secondary school students' learning and opportunities in biology. The study focuses on the challenges that multilingual students face when dealing with ...

There is a drastic human-induced change in the Earth's climate, which is having, and will continue to have, significant consequences for nature and human society. The Swedish upper secondary school's biology education ...