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ERIC Number: EJ545272
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
Analogies in Biology Education: A Contentious Issue.
Venville, Grady J.; Treagust, David F.
American Biology Teacher, v59 n5 p282-87 May 1997
Presents historical examples of analogies and examines the positive and negative influences of analogies in the field of biology. Draws on current research literature to demonstrate the contentious status that the use of analogies has in biology instruction. Critically analyzes analogies used in textbooks and classrooms and presents a possible solution to the problems they may cause. Contains 26 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Analogies