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Area of Science:

  • Biology Education
  • Science Communication
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • Religious students often reject evolution due to perceived conflict.
  • Most undergraduate biology students are religious, while most graduate students and faculty are not.
  • Nonreligious instructors' views on religion may influence their teaching of evolution and student acceptance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate nonreligious biology graduate teaching assistants' (TAs) perceptions of religion and evolution.
  • Understand how TAs discuss the relationship between religion and evolution in class.
  • Examine potential impacts on student evolution acceptance.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 35 nonreligious biology graduate TAs across the United States.
  • Exploration of TAs' views on the religion-evolution relationship.
  • Analysis of TAs' pedagogical approaches and concerns regarding in-class discussions.

Main Results:

  • Most TAs did not perceive an inherent conflict between religion and evolution.
  • TAs held mixed views on their role in promoting student evolution acceptance.
  • Concerns were raised about potential student exclusion during discussions, alongside potential benefits for inclusion and learning outcomes.
  • Some TAs expressed negative stereotypes about religion, potentially impacting their teaching efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizing the compatibility of religion and evolution may improve student outcomes.
  • Addressing TAs' negative religious perceptions is crucial for effective science communication.
  • Pedagogical strategies should focus on inclusive teaching to foster evolution acceptance among diverse students.