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Fetal Pig:The High School Dissection Experience

In: Society & Animals
Authors:
Gracia Barr Western Carolina University

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Harold Herzogl Western Carolina University

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Online Publication Date:
01 Jan 2000
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Abstract

Using qualitative methods, we observed a series of fetal pig dissection sessions in a high school biology course and interviewed 17 students in the class.The students' responses to dissection varied considerably. Most felt that dissection was a positive experience, but a substantial minority viewed it primarily in negative terms. Almost all the students had some ambivalence about aspects of the fetal pig lab and believed that alternatives should be provided for students who object to the practice. We argue that dissection remains a viable educational tool but should be an optional rather than compulsory component of the curriculum.

Title:
Fetal Pig:The High School Dissection Experience
Article Type:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/156853000X00039
Language:
English
Pages:
53–69
In:
Society & Animals
In:
Volume 8: Issue 1
Publisher:
Brill
E-ISSN:
1568-5306
Print ISSN:
1063-1119
Subjects:
General, Philosophy, Applied Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Social & Political Philosophy

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