TEACHING ALTERNATIVE THEORIES

WHAT IS YOUR POSITION RELATIVE TO TEACHING ALTERNATIVE THEORIES OF ORIGINS SUCH AS INTELLIGENT DESIGN AND CREATIONISM AS AN ALTERNATIVE, OR IN ADDITION, TO THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION TO STUDENTS IN SCIENCE CLASSROOMS?



**KRIS BEAVER: You would like a thumbs up or thumbs down answer on this question. That is not really possibe. My understanding is that the courts have said that creationism/intelligent design cannot be taught in schools. I fully understand both sides of this argument. I also understand that neither side can conclusively prove that they are correct.



CARL WILLIAM KNEPEL: I am in favor oof it.



RANDY STARK: First and foremost, regardless of our chosen approach we must stress to our students tolerance, empathy and appreciation for the beliefs of others. Initially, I subscribe to the idea that science classrooms should be committed to the teaching of science. In considering decisions around this topic, however, I will be diligent to empl0y the decision making process described in question 6. (see previous post)



TIM STEPANSKI: I am in favor of it.