Learning dispositions on nonhuman primate research

Public attitude on nonhuman primate (NHP) research is characterised by (i) interest in biology and conservation of NHPs, and by (ii) the debate on NHP use in research including animal experimentation – a controversial socioscientific issue. Science education and science communication aim at enabling learners to form opinions on NHP research that are well-informed by facts and ethically well-considered. However, many respective interventions fail. Thus, we identify key causes for failure as well as more promising approaches using theory-based, empirical science education research supported by a Professional Learning Community. Research results are disseminated via a Virtual Communication Lab for CRC Cognition of Interaction.

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Speaker:

Prof. Alexander Gail

Sensorimotor Neuroscience & Neuroprosthetics

University of Göttingen & German Primate Center Göttingen

Kellnerweg 4,

37077 Göttingen

Tel.: +49-551-3851-358

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Scientific Coordinator:

Dr. Christian Schloegl

Kellnerweg 4,

37077 Göttingen

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Administration:

Kerstin Renziehausen

Kellnerweg 4,

37077 Göttingen

Tel.: +49-551-3851-246

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