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Ferguson, Daniel G.; Jensen, Jamie L. – American Biology Teacher, 2023
The United States still has one of the lowest evolution acceptance rates in the world. Biology educators have been diligent in their methods to increase evolution acceptance and knowledge, with much success. However, misconceptions still arise through education, textbooks, and even social and religious settings that may influence our citizens' low…
Descriptors: Evolution, Misconceptions, Biology, Science Instruction
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Ferguson, Daniel G.; Jensen, Jamie L.; Arok, Adhieu; Bybee, Seth M.; Ogden, T. Heath – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2022
Acceptance of human evolution seems to be the majority position for the U.S. population; however, acceptance of evolution among conservative Christian groups is low, sometimes below 50%. There are many different reasons for this low acceptance, leading to a significant disconnect between scientific specialists and the general population. This…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Instruction, Student Attitudes, Role Models
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Kaloi, Mahealani; Hopper, Jonas D.; Hubble, Gabriella; Niu, Megan E.; Shumway, Spencer G.; Tolman, Ethan R.; Jensen, Jamie L. – American Biology Teacher, 2022
While some have argued that abandoning religious belief is the only way to help religious individuals accept evolution, we strongly contend that highlighting faith-evolution compatibility is much more effective. This article describes a professional development event for science teachers and religious educators highlighting ways to teach human…
Descriptors: Evolution, Religion, Faculty Development, Science Instruction