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Nehm, Ross H.; Kim, Sun Young; Sheppard, Keith – Science Education, 2009
Despite considerable focus on evolution knowledge-belief relationships, little research has targeted populations with strong content backgrounds, such as undergraduate degrees in biology. This study (1) measured precertified biology and non-biology teachers' (n = 167) knowledge of evolution and the nature of science; (2) quantified teacher…
Descriptors: Evolution, Teacher Characteristics, Scientific Principles, Knowledge Level
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Wilson, James A. – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 2001
Investigates students' scientific views of evolution for both science majors and non-science majors by considering their background, including gender, age, major, academic standing, and hometown. (YDS)
Descriptors: Background, Biology, Creationism, Evolution
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Gerzon, Mark – Educational Leadership, 1997
In these divided states of America, schools should teach students how to participate in the democratic process, rather than avoid classroom conflicts. Education for citizenship in a democracy cannot happen in an artificially conflict-free environment. Citizenship's core challenge is learning to cope creatively with controversial issues (like…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Conflict, Creationism, Democratic Values