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Enhancing an Understanding of the Premises of Evolutionary Theory: The Influence of a Diversified Instructional Strategy.
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Scharmann, Lawrence C. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Investigated was the influence of an instructional strategy to help freshmen undergraduate students overcome misconceptions regarding the nature of evolutionary theory. Discusses the strategy that included writing statements, small group discussion, teacher presentation, interactive lecture/discussion, and individual reflections. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Evolution
The Influence of a Diversified Instructional Strategy on an Understanding of the Nature of Scientific/Evolutionary Theory.
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Scharmann, Lawrence C. – 1989
This study was designed to investigate the influence of a diversified instructional strategy to overcome misconceptions held by freshmen undergraduate students with respect to the nature of a scientific theory. The theory of evolution was selected because it is the most significant unifying theme within the discipline of biology. Two classes were…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Discussion Groups, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Student Conceptions of Natural Selection and Its Role in Evolution.
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Bishop, Beth A.; Anderson, Charles W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed are the results of a test administered to nonmajor biology students on the topic of natural selection. The description of student conceptions, effects of instruction, and the effects of a belief in evolution are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Biological Influences, Biology, Cognitive Structures