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ERIC Number: EJ514097
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Foundational Issues in Evolution Education.
Smith, Mike U.; And Others
Science and Education, v4 n1 p23-46 Jan 1995
Reviews evidence that demonstrates the need for effective evolution education and analyzes the foundational, semantic, epistemological, and philosophical issues involved. Emphasizes the scientific meaning of the terms theory, hypothesis, fact, proof, evidence, and truth, and focuses on the difference between religious belief and acceptance of scientific theories. Presents practical recommendations to the classroom biology teacher. Contains 105 references. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Religious Factors, Science Education, Science Education History, Science Instruction, Theories
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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