The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Evolution Education: Nurturing Skeptical Young Minds with Bertha Vazquez
Jan 30, 2024
Bertha Vasquez, a passionate advocate for teaching evolution, discusses the challenges of educating students about evolution in American schools. She shares her experiences and the work of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science. They also explore the distinction between microevolution and macroevolution, and highlight programs that promote science appreciation and critical thinking. The chapter concludes with reflections on an annual conference and future goals in educating young skeptics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Teaching Evolution in American Schools
01:47 • 8min
Exploring the Distinction Between Microevolution and Macroevolution and the Center for Inquiry's Programs
09:41 • 2min
Promoting Science Appreciation and Skeptical Thinking in Education
11:15 • 2min
Reflections on the Annual Conference and Future Goals
13:27 • 3min