The Ideas – Cosmos – Evidence model in evolution theory teaching
Abstract
Effective teaching of evolutionary theory is the subject of much research, each focusing on a different aspect of teaching and proposing corresponding design principles. The present study investigates whether the use of the Ideas - Cosmos - Evidence (ICT) model as a Teaching Learning Sequence (TLS) design tool could contribute to this goal. In order to answer the main research question, a TLS for evolutionary theory was designed without considering the ICT model and then modified based on it, resulting in a second revised TLS. The two TLSs were implemented in different groups and the first step of their evaluation gave indications that the use of the ICT model for the design of a TLS for evolution theory could possibly enhance the learning outcomes expected from its implementation. The completion of the research, part of which is presented here, is going to give an answer to the main research question.
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- 1. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCIENCE