Evolutionary Theory as a Controversial Topic in Science Curriculum Around the Globe

Authors

Hasan Deniz, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Lisa A. Borgerding, Kent State UniversityFollow

Editors

D. Hasaz & L. A. Borgerding (eds.)

Document Type

Book Section

Publication Date

6-22-2018

Publication Title

Evolution Education Around the Globe

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Publisher Location

Cham

First page number:

3

Last page number:

11

Abstract

Evolutionary theory is considered as one of the greatest scientific achievements in history of science on par with the theory of heliocentricism, general and specific relativity, and the theory of plate tectonics. However, public controversy over teaching evolutionary theory urges science educators to consider conceptual, epistemic, worldview/religious, and social/cultural factors simultaneously when teaching about evolutionary theory. In this book, we aimed to explore the influence of social and cultural domain on evolution education.

Disciplines

Science and Mathematics Education

Language

English

Repository Citation

Deniz, H., Borgerding, L. A. (2018). Evolutionary Theory as a Controversial Topic in Science Curriculum Around the Globe. In D. Hasaz & L. A. Borgerding (eds.), Evolution Education Around the Globe 3-11. Cham: Springer International Publishing.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90939-4_1