NDLI: Use of the “Tree” Analogy in Evolution Teaching by Biology Teachers

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Author	Marcelos, Maria Fátima Nagem, Ronaldo Luiz
Copyright Year	2011
Abstract	This work discusses the use of Darwin’s ‘Tree of Life’ as a didactic analogy and metaphor in teaching evolution. It investigates whether biology teachers of pupils from 17 to 18 years old know Darwin’s text ‘Tree of Life’. In addition, it examines whether those teachers systematically employ either the analogies present in that text or other analogies between the tree and evolution, and whether they adopt a specific methodology for teaching with analogies and metaphors (A&M). The academic training of teachers regarding use of A&M is review briefly. A diagnostic study was carried out with biology teachers in a public school in the town of Contagem in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The data were obtained through direct observation, questionnaires and a focus group. The teachers pointed out in the questionnaires that some details of Darwin’s analogy are utilized as a resource. However, analysis of the data indicates that the ‘Tree of Life’ text is not known or utilized in class. At the same time, the teachers state that they use aspects of the tree as a didactic resource to teach evolution and that its use facilitates the learning of content. The teachers have little knowledge of specific methodologies of teaching with analogies and metaphors, revealing that their training is incomplete in this area.
Starting Page	507
Ending Page	541
Page Count	35
File Format	PDF
ISSN	09267220
Journal	Science & Education
Volume Number	21
Issue Number	4
e-ISSN	15731901
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2011-06-03
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Interdisciplinary Studies History Philosophy of Science Science Education
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education

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