Epistemology and Science Education : Understanding the Evolution vs. Intelligent Design Controversy

Part I: Epistomology -- Demarcation In Science Education: Toward An Enhanced View Of Scientific Method / Richard A. Duschl And Richard E. Grandy -- Evolution, Creation, And The Philosophy Of Science / Paul Thagard -- Differences In Epistemic Practices Among Scientists, Young Earth Creationists, Intelligent Design Creationists, And The Scientist-creationists Of Darwin's Era / Clrk A. Chinn And Luke A. Buckland -- Ontological Assumptions About Species And Their Influence On Students' Understanding Of Evolutionary Biology / Ala Samarapungavan -- Understanding Evolutionary Theory: The Role Of Epistomological Development And Beliefs / Barbara K. Hofer, Chak Ful Lal, And Alex Delisi -- Engaging Multiple Epistemologies: Implications For Science Education / E. Margaret Evans, Cristine H. Legare, And Karl S. Rosengren -- Part Ii: Intelligent Design And Evolution Or Creation In People, Critters, Plants, And Classrooms: The Maelstrom Of American Cognition About Biological Change / Michael Andrew Ranney And Anastasia Thanukos -- Science And Religion: Ontologically Different Epistemologies? / Gale M. Sinatra And Louis Nadelson -- Part Iii: Teaching Science -- Toward A Cognitive Understanding Of Science And Religion / Ryan D. Tweney -- Teaching And Learning Evolution As An Emergent Process: The Beagle Project / Uri Wilensky And Michael Novak -- Teaching Evolution In A Historical Context: From The Wisdom Of The Ancient Greeks To Genetic Algorithms / Michel Ferrari, Peter Lee, And Roger S. Taylor -- Conclusion -- Teach The Demarcation: Suggestions For Science Education / Michel Ferrari And Roger S. Taylor. Edited By Roger S. Taylor And Michel Ferrari. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.