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ERIC Number: EJ578399
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Lifting the Taboo Regarding Teleology and Anthropomorphism in Biology Education--Heretical Suggestions.
Zohar, Anat; Ginossar, Shlomit
Science Education, v82 n6 p679-97 Nov 1998
Advocates removing the taboo regarding anthropomorphism and teleology in biology education. Argues that for high school students, accepting such formulations does not necessarily imply anthropomorphic or teleological reasoning. Further, living organisms seem goal-oriented because of their adaptation for survival. Concludes with the argument that teleological/anthropomorphic formulations have heuristic value. Contains 38 references. (Author/PVD)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Concept Formation, Evolution, Heuristics, High Schools, Learning Strategies, Mass Media Role, Misconceptions, Science Education, Textbook Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Anthropomorphism; Teleology