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Processing and Representation of Arguments in One-Sided Texts about Disputed Topics
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Wolfe, Michael B.; Tanner, Shawna M.; Taylor, Andrew R. – Discourse Processes: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
We examine students' processing and representation of arguments and counterarguments in one-sided scientific texts. In Experiment 1, students read texts about evolution and TV violence. Sentence reading times indicated that subjects slowed down reading to the extent that arguments were both more consistent, and inconsistent, with the text…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Language Processing, Scientific Concepts, Student Attitudes
Students' Arguments on the Science and Religion Issue: The Example of Evolutionary Theory and Genesis
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Basel, Nicolai; Harms, Ute; Prechtl, Helmut; Weiß, Thomas; Rothgangel, Martin – Journal of Biological Education, 2014
Treating creationism as a controversial topic within the science and religion issue in the science classroom has been widely discussed in the recent literature. Some researchers have proposed that this topic is best addressed by focusing on sociocognitive conflict. To prepare new learning opportunities for this approach, it is necessary to know…
Descriptors: Creationism, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Science Education, Religion Studies
How Should Creationism and Intelligent Design Be Dealt with in the Classroom?
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Reiss, Michael J. – Journal of Philosophy of Education, 2011
Until recently, little attention has been paid in the school classroom to creationism and almost none to intelligent design. However, creationism and possibly intelligent design appear to be on the increase and there are indications that there are more countries in which schools are becoming battle-grounds over them. I begin by examining whether…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Religious Education, Evolution
Should Intelligent Design Be Taught in Public School Science Classrooms?
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Plutynski, Anya – Science & Education, 2010
A variety of different arguments have been offered for teaching "both sides" of the evolution/ID debate in public schools. This article reviews five of the most common types of arguments advanced by proponents of Intelligent Design and demonstrates how and why they are founded on confusion and misunderstanding. It argues on behalf of teaching…
Descriptors: Evolution, Public Schools, Persuasive Discourse, Discourse Analysis
Beyond Space and across Time: Non-Finalized Dialogue about Science and Religion Discourse
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Hsu, Pei-Ling – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2010
This commentary dialogues with three articles that analyze the same database about science and religion discourse produced 17 years ago. Dialogues in these three articles and this commentary across space and time allow us to develop new and different understandings of the same database and situation. As part of this commentary, I discuss topics…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Persuasive Discourse, Databases, Religion
Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning
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Khine, Myint Swe, Ed.; Saleh, Issa M., Ed. – IGI Global, 2013
"Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning" examines the challenges involved in the development of modern curriculum models, teaching strategies, and assessments in science education in order to prepare future students in the 21st century economies. This comprehensive collection of research brings together science educators,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Education, Physical Sciences, Learning Theories