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Peer reviewedCooper, Robert A. – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 2001
Cites five misconceptions related to the concept of belief which affect if and how evolution is taught. Suggests that the words 'believe' and 'accept' are used interchangeably by scientists. Discusses each of the misconceptions in detail. (Contains 33 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution
Download full textDremock, Fae, Ed. – Principled Practice in Mathematics & Science Education, 2002
This bulletin features articles on real world evolutionary biology, revolutionary classroom science, a review of new curricula in evolutionary biology, and the use of case studies to illustrate points in evolutionary biology. The articles are: (1) "'Real World' Evolutionary Biology: A Pragmatic Quest. Interview with BioQUEST's John Jungck" (Harvey…
Descriptors: Biology, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution
Peer reviewedMcComas, William F. – American Biology Teacher, 1997
Explains the misconceptions found in the traditional textbook presentation of the theory and the history of the theory of evolution. Outlines a more accurate and complete telling of the history of the discovery of evolution by natural selection. Contains 50 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMarques, Luis; Thompson, David – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1997
Uses interviews and a written questionnaire to probe students' ideas on the origin of earth and life on earth. A significant number of commonly held misconceptions were prevalent in the sample (N=493). Provides guidelines to assist learners in challenging existing views. Contains 64 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Biology, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation
