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King, Kathryn – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2021
This study examines what prior knowledge and misconceptions about evolutionary theory students bring with them into an introductory biological anthropology course. One hundred and fifty-three students completed short, anonymous surveys about evolution on the first day of class before any content was discussed. Of a possible seven points, the…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Student Attitudes, Evolution, Knowledge Level
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Ferguson, Daniel G.; Jensen, Jamie L.; Arok, Adhieu; Bybee, Seth M.; Ogden, T. Heath – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2022
Acceptance of human evolution seems to be the majority position for the U.S. population; however, acceptance of evolution among conservative Christian groups is low, sometimes below 50%. There are many different reasons for this low acceptance, leading to a significant disconnect between scientific specialists and the general population. This…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Instruction, Student Attitudes, Role Models
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Vaughn, Ashley R.; Robbins, Jennifer R. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2017
Evolutionary theory is a central tenet of biological science, and it is essential for all science teachers, early childhood through secondary, to have a clear understanding of not only the science behind evolution, but also the legal precedents for teaching evolution in the classroom. This study examines the effectiveness of a curriculum on…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Science Teachers, Evolution, Public Schools
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Tran, Mark V.; Weigel, Emily G.; Richmond, Gail – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2014
For biologists, a proper understanding of evolutionary processes is fundamentally important. However, undergraduate biology students often struggle to understand evolutionary processes, replacing factual knowledge with misconceptions on the subject. Classroom discussions can be effective active learning tools used to address these misconceptions…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Biology, Science Instruction, Knowledge Level
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Crow, Linda – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2004
One of the unifying themes of modern biology is evolution. In introductory biology courses, evolution is studied in some detail and used as a focal point for many courses. For many teachers of those courses, the greatest frustration is their inability to help students become Darwinian. Students do not reject evolutionary ideas, but they quickly…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Biology, Evolution, Genetics
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Sinclair, Anne; Pendarvis, Murray Patton – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998
Describes a study designed to assess students' understanding and acceptance of the credibility of the scientific evidence supporting evolution. Discusses results and implications and offers thoughtful advice to professors on how to ameliorate the divisiveness resulting from this controversy. (DKM)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Evolution, Higher Education
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Lord, Thomas; Marino, Suzanna – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Presents the results of a survey on evolution given to 392 university students in western Pennsylvania. Concludes that, although nearly three-quarters of the students say they believe in the theory of evolution, most do not understand the mechanism behind it. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Evolution, Higher Education