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Direct linkDarner, Rebekka – Educational Researcher, 2019
An unwillingness to consider empirical evidence that contradicts one's desired conclusion, or science denial, is an enormous barrier to producing an informed citizenry. This essay explores literature on conceptual change and motivation to put forth fresh ideas on how curricula can foster science acceptance, or the willingness to engage in critical…
Descriptors: Defense Mechanisms, Evaluative Thinking, Evidence, Negative Attitudes
