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1 online resource |
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Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; Introduction; 1 Evolutionary Theory as a Controversial Topic in Science Curriculum Around the Globe; Abstract; 1.1 Conceptual Domain; 1.2 Epistemic Domain; 1.3 Worldview/Religious Domain; 1.4 Social and Cultural Domain; 1.5 Evolution Education Research Around the Globe; 1.6 Conclusion; References; North and South America; 2 Pedagogical Implications of American Muslims' Views on Evolution; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 The American Context for Islam |
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2.2 Public Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory Within the Social, Political, and Cultural Context of the United States2.2.1 American Muslims' Views on Evolution; 2.3 Suggestions to Improve Evolution Education in the United States; 2.3.1 Pedagogical Implications for Evolution Education of American Muslims; 2.4 Conclusions; References; 3 Project Teach Evolution: Preparing Biology Pre-service Teachers to Teach Evolution in Missouri, U.S.A.; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Public Acceptance of Evolution in the State of Missouri; 3.3 Ozarks History and Culture |
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3.4 Influence of Anti-evolution Movements in Missouri: Legislative Bills3.4.1 Place of Evolutionary Theory in the Curriculum: Missouri Standards and Teacher Practice; 3.5 University of Missouri Science Teacher Education Program; 3.6 Project Teach Evolution: Hybrid Evolution Content and Pedagogy Course; 3.6.1 Course Overview; 3.6.2 Use of Existing Evolution Resources; 3.6.3 Instructor-Designed Projects and Position Paper; 3.6.4 Student Feedback; 3.6.5 Challenges; 3.7 Next Steps and Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References |
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4 Controversial Before Entering My Classroom: Exploring Pre-service Teacher Experiences with Evolution Teaching and Learning in the Southeastern United StatesAbstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Public Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory Within the Social, Political, and Cultural Context of the Southeastern United States; 4.3 Existence and Extent of Influence of Anti-evolutionary Movements in the Southeastern United States; 4.4 Place of Evolutionary Theory in the Curriculum; 4.5 Biology Teachers' Attitudes Toward Teaching Evolutionary Theory |
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4.6 Emphasis Given to Evolutionary Theory in Biology Teacher Education Programs4.7 Pre-service Teachers as a Lens for Understanding Evolution Conflict; 4.8 Conclusions; 4.9 Suggestions to Improve Evolution Education in the Southeastern United States; References; 5 Case Studies in Teaching Evolution in the Southwestern U.S.: The Intersection of Dilemmas in Practice; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Anti-evolution Legislation in the Southwest; 5.3 Educational Problem; 5.3.1 The State of Arizona; 5.3.2 Cultural Issues in Evolution; 5.4 Arizona: Demographics and Education System |
| Summary |
This edited book provides a global view on evolution education. It describes the state of evolution education in different countries that are representative of geographical regions around the globe such as Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North Africa, South Africa, North America, South America, Middle East, Far East, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Studies in evolution education literature can be divided into three main categories: (a) understanding the interrelationships among cognitive, affective, epistemological, and religious factors that are related to peoples' views about evolution, (b) designing, implementing, evaluating evolution education curriculum that reflects contemporary evolution understanding, and (c) reducing antievolutionary attitudes. This volume systematically summarizes the evolution education literature across these three categories for each country or geographical region. The individual chapters thus include common elements that facilitate a cross-cultural meta-analysis. Written for a primarily academic audience, this book provides a much-needed common background for future evolution education research across the globe |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 26, 2018) |
| Subject |
Evolution -- Study and teaching -- Cross-cultural studies
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Evolution.
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Evolution -- Study and teaching
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| Genre/Form |
Cross-cultural studies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Deniz, Hasan (Educator), editor.
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Borgerding, Lisa A., editor
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| ISBN |
9783319909394 |
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3319909398 |
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9783319909400 |
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3319909401 |
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9783030081362 |
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3030081362 |
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