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Bohn-Gettler, Catherine M.; McCrudden, Matthew T. – Discourse Processes: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2018
This study investigated the effects of task relevance instructions and topic beliefs on reading processes and memory for belief-related text. Undergraduates received task instructions (focus on arguments for vs. against) before reading a dual-position text. In Experiment 1 (n = 88), a reading time methodology showed no differences in reading time…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Beliefs, Reading Processes, Memory
Costley, Kevin C.; Killins, Pam – Online Submission, 2010
The controversial concept of evolution makes up only a small part of the science curriculum stated in Arkansas. During the past few years, the curriculum topic of "Intelligent Design" has caught the attention of many science teachers in the public schools. The Intelligent Design Movement has been successful in attracting the attention of…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Evolution, Creationism, Religious Factors
Singham, Mano – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
The recent flap over the Kansas State Board of Education's decision to drop knowledge of evolution theory from its science standards has rekindled the perennial science/religion debate in education. This article examines mutual relationships of three knowledge structures (science, mainstream religion, and fringe beliefs) and the middle-ground's…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Court Litigation, Creationism
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Anderson, Jeanne – Journal of Law and Education, 2000
In August 1999, the Kansas State Board of Education voted to remove the subject of evolution from state-mandated tests required for all Kansas students. Looks at the board's decision in light of current Establishment Clause jurisprudence; examines the consequences for schools, students, and courts nationwide; and whether the state's action is a…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education
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Matsumura, Molleen – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1999
Presents the results of two newspaper polls conducted in Kansas concerning the teaching of evolution. Finds that the majority of the state's citizens do think that evolution should be taught in the public schools. (WRM)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution