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Animals in Teaching Activities. Dr Phil Towers Charles Sturt University. Justification. Perennial problem Teachers believe that if project had previous approval then it should be OK Pursuit of new knowledge not usual in teaching Passing on knowledge alternatives Development of skills
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Animals in Teaching Activities Dr Phil Towers Charles Sturt University
Justification • Perennial problem • Teachers believe that if project had previous approval then it should be OK • Pursuit of new knowledge • not usual in teaching • Passing on knowledge • alternatives • Development of skills • May not be suitable alternatives www.victoriacollege.edu/.../opened.htm www.animalherbcompany.com/articles/colic.htm
Justification • Same procedures for a number of different courses/subjects • SOP’s may be useful • Yearly repeats • Leads to • Teachers become irritated with perceived bureaucracy • Cut and paste mentality • New forms • Lack of attention to use of alternatives • Results in considerable variability in quality of applications www.projects.roslin.ac.uk/sheepmap/blood.html
Justification • Caution to ensure repeat use of animals is minimised • Same animal may get repeated use because of temperament • Number of animals that are available for use in a number of protocols • Record keeping! www.vetsurgeonsboardwa.au.com/0412_03%20Carto...