High School Students' Public Communication About Evolution

• In Event: 16.053 - Argumentation and Communication in Science Education

Abstract

We examine how students communicate evolution to the public (students’ images and word choices). Our findings illuminate the varied ways that students discursively frame this topic (metaphorically, symbolically, monologically, and dialogically) and highlight the benefits of integrating public communication into controversial science instruction.

Authors

• Kristin Leigh Cook, Bellarmine University

• Alandeom W. Oliveira, University at Albany - SUNY