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Evolutionary Theory, the Nature of Science and High School Biology Teachers: Critical Relationships.
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Rutledge, Michael L.; Warden, Melissa A. – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Describes a study on establishing the current status of and exploring the relationships among the variables of high school biology teachers' acceptance of evolutionary theory and teacher understanding of the nature of science. (Contains 23 references.) (ASK)
Descriptors: Biology, Evolution, Knowledge Level, Science Instruction
Peer reviewed
Rutledge, Michael L.; Mitchell, Melissa A. – American Biology Teacher, 2002
Determines teachers' conceptions of evolutionary theory using the technique of concept mapping. Discusses the methodology, the survey items, and concept map features. Makes specific recommendations for the teaching of evolution. (Contains 32 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Structures, Concept Mapping, Educational Strategies