Research shows many teachers, students worldwide oppose evolution
Researchers have found resistance to accepting evolution among teachers and students worldwide -- a trend that a religion writer says is attributable to a lack of understanding about science and research. Educators everywhere -- from the Middle East to the US -- are apprehensive to accept evolution, and in Egypt, about half of teachers said they are opposed to evolution. Muslim and Christian students said their opposition was influenced by their religious beliefs.
Guardian (London), The
| 15 Nov.
This story published in ASCD Worldwide Edition SmartBrief on 11/17/2009
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