Genetics, Ethics and Education

A thorough cross-disciplinary exploration of the implications of genomics-influenced educational practice, for consideration by scientists, practitioners and laypersons alike.

Susan Bouregy (Edited by), Elena L. Grigorenko (Edited by), Stephen R. Latham (Edited by), Mei Tan (Edited by)

9781107118713, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 5 October 2017

418 pages, 4 b/w illus. 4 tables
23.5 x 15.7 x 2.9 cm, 0.73 kg

'This is a helpful and interesting book that explores important issues at the interface between genetics and society. It should be useful to anyone interested in genetics and genomics, and not only to their relation to education.' Kostas Kampourakis, The Quarterly Review of Biology

Advances in human genetics and genomics are beginning to move outside the traditional realm of medicine and into the classroom. How will educational officials react when asked to incorporate personalized genomic information into the educational program? This volume bridges the divide between science, education and ethics around the emergent integration of genomics and education. By pairing comprehensive analysis of the issues with primers on the underlying science, the authors put all relevant parties on a level field to facilitate thorough consideration and educated discussion regarding how to move forward in this new era, as well as how best to support the future of education and the future of all students. The volume is unique in bringing together not only scholarly experts but also parents and laypersons. In doing so, it gives voice and understanding to a broad spectrum of disciplines that have a stake in the future of education.

Introduction Susan Bouregy, Elena L. Grigorenko, Mei Tan and Stephen R. Latham
1. What is heritability and why does it matter? Mei Tan
2. Molecular genetics and genomics Sergey Kornilov
3. Can (and should) we personalize education along genetic lines? Lessons from Behavioral Genetics Kathryn Asbury, Kaili Rimfeld and Eva Krapohl
4. Early adversity and epigenetics: implications for early care and educational policy Katherine Beckmann and Kieran O'Donnell
5. Intelligence: the ongoing quest for its etiology Elena L. Grigorenko and Samuel D. Mandelman
6. A behavioral genetic perspective on noncognitive factors and academic achievement Elliot M. Tucker-Drob and K. Paige Harden
7. Precision education initiative: the possibility of personalized education Callie Little, Connie Barroso and Sara A. Hart
8. Using genetic etiology to intervene with students with intellectual disabilities Robert M. Hodapp and Marisa H. Fisher
9. Ethical implications of behavioral genetics on education Victoria J. Schenker and Stephen A. Petrill
10. Genomic literacy and the communication of genetic and genomic information Kimberly A. Kaphingst
11. Legal issues associated with the introduction of genetic testing to the education system David Peloquin and Mark Barns
12. Ethical risks and remedies in social behavioral research involving genetic testing Celia B. Fisher
13. Development of the personal genomics industry Jorge L. Contreras and Vikrant G. Deshmukh
14. Ethical issues in using genomics to influence educational practice Susan Bourgey and Krista Bouregy
15. Teaching and genetic/genomic variation: an educator's perspective Judi Randi
16. Will the next Einstein get left in the petri dish? Be careful what you wish for in the designer baby era Carolyn D. Cowen
Conclusion Stephen R. Latham.

Subject Areas: Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs [JNSG], Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs [JNS], Education [JN], Learning [JMRL], Cognition & cognitive psychology [JMR], Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Psychology [JM], Society & social sciences [J]