Darwin's tales-A content analysis of how evolution is presented in children's books.

ABSTRACT: In science, certain theories led to a paradigm shift in human being's approach to explain nature, such as the theory of relativity, the quantum theory, and the theory of evolution. The latter explains the emergence of biodiversity on Earth and all living beings' relatedness, including humans. Accordingly, evolutionary theory is a central part of scientific literacy. However, scholars have demonstrated that misconceptions emerging in childhood hinder learners from grasping evolutionary processes. Implementing evolution in early science education could enhance scientific ideas as a basis for subsequent learning at school. Currently, children's literature that deals with evolution is increasing and may enable more children to encounter evolutionary theory before entering school. This explorat

SUBMITTER: Adler IK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278771 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature