Assessment of the Awareness, Attitude, and Performance of Biology Teachers towards Biotechnology Knowledge

The method of teaching biotechnology is influenced by the level of awareness, attitude, and performance of biology teachers. The present research is a descriptive-analytical study. The research population consisted of 75 biology teachers in Shiraz during the academic year 1400-1401. Questionnaires were used for data collection and description. The first part contained demographic information, and the second part included specific questions related to awareness, attitude, and performance of the teachers. In the end, the data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods, t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients in SPSS23 software, with a significance level of p<0.05, to examine the relationships between awareness, attitude, and performance with the demographic characteristics of the teachers. The results showed that 97% of the teachers were aware of the impact of biotechnology on advancing other sciences. About 66.7% of the teachers had a positive attitude toward the questions in this field. Finally, no significant relationship was found between the level of awareness, attitude, and performance of biology teachers with gender, education level, and teaching experience. It is recommended to provide opportunities for teachers and students to visit scientific centers in the country to promote biotechnology and enhance national self-esteem.