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ERIC Number: EJ654584
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
Introducing Preservice Teachers to Issues Surrounding Evolution and Creationism via a Mock Trial.
Helgeson, Lars J.; Hoover, John; Sheehan, James
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v14 n2 p11-24 Fall 2002
Describes cooperation between social studies and science education professors to introduce preservice teachers to the evolution versus creationism debate via a mock trial. Uses a hypothetical situation in which a 6th grade teacher was fired for not balancing evolution and creationism in his teaching. Reports that the mock trial slightly increased students' understanding of evolutionary principles. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Evolution, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Role Playing, Science Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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