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Lindsay, John; Arok, Adhieu; Bybee, Seth M.; Cho, Walter; Cordero, April Maskiewicz; Ferguson, Daniel G.; Galante, Leontine L.; Gill, Richard; Mann, Mark; Peck, Steven L.; Shively, Cassidy L.; Stark, Michael R.; Stowers, Joshua A.; Tenneson, Michael; Tolman, Ethan R.; Wayment, Thomas; Jensen, Jamie L. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2019
Too many students reject the theory of evolution because they view it as incompatible with their religious beliefs. Some have argued that abandoning religious belief is the only way to help religious individuals accept evolution. Conversely, our data support that highlighting faith/evolution compatibility is an effective means to increase student…
Descriptors: College Students, Church Related Colleges, Religious Factors, Beliefs
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Akkaraju, Shylaja; Wolf, Alexander – Journal of Effective Teaching, 2016
A "threshold concept" is a challenging concept that acts as a doorway leading to deeper understanding and a dramatic shift in perception. A learner that is involved in grasping a threshold concept is said to be undergoing a threshold experience within a "liminal space" or learning environment. We used the blog as a liminal…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, College Science, Introductory Courses