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ERIC #:	EJ961398
Title:	Dealing with Creationist Challenges. What European Biology Teachers Might Expect in the Classroom
Authors:	Blancke, Stefaan; Boudry, Maarten; Braeckman, Johan; De Smedt, Johan; De Cruz, Helen
Descriptors:	Evolution; Scientific Methodology; Creationism; Biology; Foreign Countries; Misconceptions; Critical Thinking; Science Teachers; Scientific Principles; Teaching Methods; Theories; Reflective Teaching
Source:	Journal of Biological Education, v45 n4 p176-182 2011
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Publisher:	Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Date:	2011-00-00
Pages:	7
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Abstract:	Creationists are becoming more active in Europe. We expect that European biology teachers will be more frequently challenged by students who introduce creationist misconceptions of evolutionary theory into the classroom. Moreover, research suggests that not all teachers are equally prepared to deal with them. To make biology teachers aware of what they might be confronted with, we discuss three kinds of misconceptions that are common in creationist literature: misconstruing scientific methodology, making a straw man out of evolutionary theory, and demanding unreasonable evidence. We offer some suggestions as to how to deal with them, but we also note the importance of embedding this approach in a more comprehensive educational programme in which students learn to think critically and in which their moral concerns and worldview are taken into account. In addition, we invite biology teachers to reflect on their own knowledge and, if necessary, to refresh it by consulting accessible yet scientifically informed literature. Although our main concern lies with teachers in Europe, our approach might be valuable to biology teachers worldwide.
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Identifiers:	Europe
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ISSN:	ISSN-0021-9266
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Languages:	English
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Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2010.546677

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