Creationism as a misconception: socio-cognitive conflict in the teaching of evolution

This position paper argues that students' understanding and acceptance of evolution may be supported, rather than hindered, by classroom discussion of creationism. Parallels are drawn between creationism and other scientific misconceptions, both of the scientific community in the past and of st...

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Main Author: Foster, Colin
Format: Article
Published: Taylor and Francis Group 2012
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2464/