Accepting, understanding, teaching, and learning (human) evolution: Obstacles and opportunities
B Pobiner - American journal of physical anthropology, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Questions about our origin as a species are universal and compelling. Evolution—and in
particular human evolution—is a subject that generates intense interest across the world …
particular human evolution—is a subject that generates intense interest across the world …
US science teaching and learning of evolution: A critical review of the literature 2000–2014
AL Glaze, MJ Goldston - Science Education, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
This critical analysis examined research on evolution in the United States between the years
2000–2014, spanning early classroom implementation of the National Science Education …
2000–2014, spanning early classroom implementation of the National Science Education …
The relative importance of religion and education on university students' views of evolution in the Deep South and state science standards across the United States
Background There is a negative relationship between education and religiosity and a
positive relationship between education and acceptance of evolution, but how this manifests …
positive relationship between education and acceptance of evolution, but how this manifests …
Acceptance and knowledge of evolutionary theory among third-year university students in Spain
The theory of evolution is one of the greatest scientific achievements in the intellectual
history of humankind, yet it is still contentious within certain social groups. Despite being as …
history of humankind, yet it is still contentious within certain social groups. Despite being as …
The positive effect of role models in evolution instruction
Background Previous research has identified numerous factors to explain why students
have difficulty learning about evolution. Some of these factors include a student's …
have difficulty learning about evolution. Some of these factors include a student's …
Prevalence and persistence of misconceptions in tree thinking
Darwin described evolution as “descent with modification.” Descent, however, is not an
explicit focus of most evolution instruction and often leaves deeply held misconceptions to …
explicit focus of most evolution instruction and often leaves deeply held misconceptions to …
IS THE AGE OF THE EARTH ONE OF OUR “SOREST TROUBLES?” STUDENTS'PERCEPTIONS ABOUT DEEP TIME AFFECT THEIR ACCEPTANCE OF …
Methods POPULATION AND SURVEY INSTRUMENT In 2009, we electronically surveyed
400 students enrolled in several sections of a nonmajors introductory biology course at the …
400 students enrolled in several sections of a nonmajors introductory biology course at the …
University faculty and their knowledge & acceptance of biological evolution
Background Misconceptions about biological evolution specifically and the nature of science
in general are pervasive in our society and culture. The view that biological evolution …
in general are pervasive in our society and culture. The view that biological evolution …
Understanding and acceptance of the theory of evolution in high school students in Mexico
G Salazar-Enriquez, JR Guzman-Sepulveda… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
The Theory of Evolution (TE) is the backbone of biology and is the best way to explain the
diversity of species that exist on the planet. However, despite all the supporting evidence, TE …
diversity of species that exist on the planet. However, despite all the supporting evidence, TE …
Short lesson plan associated with increased acceptance of evolutionary theory and potential change in three alternate conceptions of macroevolution in …
JK Abraham, KE Perez, N Downey… - CBE—Life Sciences …, 2012 - Am Soc Cell Biol
Undergraduates commonly harbor alternate conceptions about evolutionary biology; these
alternate conceptions often persist, even after intensive instruction, and may influence …
alternate conceptions often persist, even after intensive instruction, and may influence …