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ERIC Number: EJ556108
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-2158-818X
Have the Creationists Already Won? or The Teaching of Faux-Biology.
Firenze, Richard
Reports of the National Center for Science Education, v17 n2 p10-14 Mar-Apr 1997
Recounts the perspectives of several biologists who believe that evolutionary theory is the key to an understanding of biology. Cites examples from textbooks and educational practices which support the theory that many students develop and maintain misconceptions about evolution due to instruction. Contains 53 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Creationism, Evolution, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Misconceptions, Religion, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Textbook Content
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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