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Siciliano-Martina, Leila; Martina, Jason P. – International Journal of Science Education, 2020
Threshold concepts can lead to higher discipline comprehension but may also lead to the formation of educational barriers. The acceptance of evolutionary theory, a threshold concept, may be impacted by barriers associated with a student's educational, religious, psychological, and social background. The objectives of this study were to examine the…
Descriptors: Barriers, Science Instruction, Disproportionate Representation, Evolution
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Alkaher, Iris; Shmueli, Marva; Dreyfus, Amos – Education Sciences, 2020
Acknowledging the diverse perceptions about science-religion relationships among learners who come from various religious environments may increase learners' willingness to learn about evolution. This study is based on a zoology course designed for in-service teachers, which aimed to provide basic scientific knowledge about evolution using the…
Descriptors: Judaism, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Cultural Awareness