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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2014.34.8.0767

Development and Application of Teacher Education Programs to Promote Evolutionary Theory as a Unifying Theory in Biolog  

Lee, Sun Nam (Keumcheon High School)
Cha, Heeyoung (Korea National University of Education)
Jang, Kyeong Ae (Korea National University of Education)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.34, no.8, 2014 , pp. 767-778 More about this Journal
Abstract
Many biologists and various educational associations define evolution as a unifying theme as well as a central idea in biology. In this study, teacher education programs were developed as 18-hour courses on understanding the unified role and significance of evolution in biology, and their effectiveness was tested. As factors for the program content, enhancement of the acceptance of evolution, reinforcement of the conception of evolutionary theory, and recognizing and practicing evolution as the unifying nature of evolution were considered. Hands-on activities, self- and peer-evaluation, and projects based on the small teams including frequent questioning and feedback by instructors were considered methodological factors. Six in-service biology teachers and seven pre-service teachers took part in the programs of the graduate school of H university to testing their effectiveness. They were effective in improving the acceptance of evolution, the understanding of evolutionary mechanism, the perception on the unified role of evolution. The programs also induced a positive change in self-evaluation for knowledge of evolution and perception on importance of evolution in biology. Subsequent studies on whether the changed perceptions of the teachers who participated in the programs reflect on their biology classes in secondary schools after finishing the graduate program are required.
Keywords
evolution; unifying theory in biology; teacher education program;
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