Psychic Powers, Astrology & Creationism in the Classroom?.

Eve, Raymond A.; Dunn, Dana

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Publication Date: 1990

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Psychic Powers, Astrology & Creationism in the Classroom?

Eve, Raymond A.; Dunn, Dana

American Biology Teacher, v52 n1 p10-21 Jan 1990

Examined is the extent to which teachers actually hold pseudoscientific beliefs. Described are the study design, sources of pseudoscientific belief, and correlates with various types of pseudoscientific beliefs. Results indicate that many high school biology and life science teachers endorse these beliefs. Implications of this study are discussed. (CW)

Descriptors: Beliefs, Biological Sciences, Biology, Creationism, Evolution, Religious Factors, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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